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Extraordinary Consistency is the Secret Ingredient by David Lawrason Every autumn Penfolds of Australia releases its new collection of luxury wines around the world. A portion of Penfolds 2020 collection, including Grange 2016, one of the world’s most collected wines, is being released in Ontario through a VINTAGES Exclusive virtual release on October 22. WineAlign […] More
D’Amato & Szabo: Wine Thieves – Episode 6
Provence Part I: Rosé All Ways in Côtes de Provence John and Sara set sail on Provence, navigating the Mediterranean coastline, sampling rosé, structured reds and coveted white wines while speaking to some of the region’s top producers. It may come as no surprise that it is continental France’s sunniest region but did you know […] More
D’Amato & Szabo: Wine Thieves – Episode 5
Bourgogne for a Changing World Episode 5: The Mâconnais The Mâconnais is the most southerly terroir of the Bourgogne wine growing region and where our 5-part series on Bourgogne wines (and the Regional AOCs with a “+” complementary designation) comes to an end. Here, everything you need to know about the Mâcon region, the new Pouilly-Fuissé […] More
National Wine Awards of Canada
Discover Canada's best wines! In 2016, 22 judges tasted 1,535 wines from 230 wineries across the country to identify Canada's top wines.
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World Wine Awards of Canada
Seventeen judges tasted 1,000 wines in 21 categories in 2015 to find the world's best wines sold in Canada under $50.
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Riesling is a white grape grown mostly in Germany and the Alsace region of France. Significant amounts are also found in Australia, the United States, Austria and Canada, where it has become one of the country's most successful varieties. Best suited for cool climates, this aromatic grape can be used to make dry, semi-sweet, sweet and sparkling white wines. Riesling is also used to produce late harvest dessert and icewines. Riesling's natural aromas evoke flowers, apples, pears, peaches, and tropical fruits; petroleum notes can also develop with time in the cellar. Its high levels of both acidity and sugar make it easy to pair with a large variety of foods, from fish or pork to Thai and Chinese cuisines. Riesling wines can be enjoyed when young, as they exhibit fruity and aromatic aromas. However, Riesling's naturally high acidity make it suitable for extended aging.
