The best vineyards for European wines are woven into a tapestry of sensations that can be discovered by embarking on a sensory trip into the center of Europe’s vinicultural treasures… Read More

Are you also a wine lover who likes to end stressful days with a glass of wine? Such a pleasure! Isn’t it? Did you also come searching for how many calories are in a bottle of red wine… Read More

Savoring the Flavors: A Journey Through Homemade Bread and Wine Pairings The art of bread and wine pairing is a centuries-old tradition that has been enjoyed by people all over the world. Wh… Read More

Here's my top wine picks from the February 17, 2024 LCBO VINTAGES New Release Collection. It's another small-ish release with 85 wines offered, although a number of these are VINTAGES Essent… Read More

Hello there reader! Get ready to embark on a journey into the diverse world of wine. This won’t be your experience of simply sipping, swirling and swallowing. We’re about to expl… Read More

Happy Holidays! Here's my top wine picks from the last release of the year! The theme surrounding the December 16 LCBO VINTAGES New Release Collection is titled "Bubbles" and focuses on spar… Read More

Here's my top wine picks from the second last release of the year - the December 2, 2023 LCBO VINTAGES New Release Collection that features Fine Wines for Festive Entertaining. It is a very… Read More

They say even a broken clock is right twice a day. So, when it came to a late-season daylight saving time change who knew they would get it exactly right? One day it was warm and summery and… Read More

Here are my top wine picks from the October 21, 2023 LCBO VINTAGES New Release Collection, which is titled "Golden State". As is the norm for this time of the year, the releases get bigger a… Read More

Here's my top wine picks from the October 7 LCBO VINTAGES New Release Collection which is titled "Classic European Regions. It is a big, and very fine release with 141 wines that also includ… Read More

Pairing wine with Mediterranean dishes can be a delightful experience, as the cuisine of this region often features a wide range of flavors and ingredients. Here are some general guidelines… Read More

Red wine has a rich history and is celebrated as one of the most cherished and diverse beverages in the world. From the robust and full-bodied to the delicate and nuanced, red wines offe… Read More

Introduction to French Wine Regions French wine regions are renowned for their exceptional quality and variety, making France one of the most celebrated wine-producing countries in the worl… Read More

Europe has a rich history, breathtaking landscapes, and diverse cultural traditions. It’s no surprise that when it comes to wine, Europe stands as a beacon of excellence, producing som… Read More

Wine has been produced and enjoyed in various corners of the globe for centuries. From the sun-kissed vineyards of Europe to the emerging wine regions in the New World, the world of wine… Read More

Here's my top wine picks from the May 27 LCBO VINTAGES New Release Collection that focuses on rosé wines - just in time for summer sipping. All of the wines from the theme, plus those… Read More

Here are my top wine picks from the April 29, 2023 LCBO VINTAGES New Release Collection which is titled "Fine Wines from Classic European Regions". Also included in the printed magazine is a… Read More

UPROXX It may sound cliché, but half the fun of drinking wine is learning about what’s in your glass. If we’re being honest, not even a lifetime of studying could lead… Read More

Here are my top wine picks from the March 18, 2023 LCBO VINTAGES New Release Collection and the theme of the release focuses on Pinot Noir. Also in this release are a selection of Online &am… Read More

Here are my top wine picks from the February 4 LCBO VINTAGES Release, where the theme of the release focuses on five wine regions in the Southern Hemisphere. It's a pretty good release with… Read More

Here's my top wine picks from the January 21, 2023 LCBO VINTAGES Release which focuses on California's top wine regions as the theme of the release. Also included in this release is a select… Read More

The final release of the year is the December 17, 2022 LCBO VINTAGES Release and it's theme is focused on sparkling wines for festive celebrations. Also included in this release are selectio… Read More

The December 3, 2022 LCBO VINTAGES Release is another monster of a release with many fine, high-quality, and premium-priced wines that are ideal for gift-giving or your personal cellar. "Gif… Read More

There's something special about having a cocktail served in a sophisticated glass. Every good bartender knows that the types of cocktail glasses influence the cocktail experience. Depending… Read More

As we go head first into the busy holiday season, here's my top wine picks from the September 24, 2022 LCBO VINTAGES Release. The feature of the release is titled "High Scores", and like all… Read More

Apologies for the delay! Here are my top wine picks from the August 13, 2022 LCBO VINTAGES Release. The theme of the release focuses on summery white wines. Also included in this release are… Read More

The July 28, 2022 LCBO VINTAGES Online Exclusives Release is the latest in a series of monthly online-only releases that are available exclusively on lcbo.com. There are forty-six wines as p… Read More

With warmer weather arriving, that usually means the return of many refreshing rosé wines at the LCBO. As such, the theme of the long weekend's May 21, 2022 LCBO VINTAGES Release is r… Read More

Wines from California is the theme of the upcoming April 16, 2022 LCBO VINTAGES Release. Also coming in this release is April's monthly selection of Online Exclusives (OE) that will be avail… Read More

The main theme of the mono-thematic January 22, 2022 LCBO VINTAGES Release focuses on wines from California. All of the wines from release, including those featured in the California th… Read More

BASICS FOR PAIRING WINE AND CHICKEN White Meat vs. Dark Meat vs. White Meat It seems simple to ask what wine goes with chicken. But, it’s not so simple. First, what… Read More

The October 16 LCBO VINTAGES Release is a big one leading up to the holidays with wines from Australia as the main theme, while the mini-theme features wines for pairing with comfort food. A… Read More

The main theme of the May 1, 2021 LCBO VINTAGES Release features wines that are "Back by Popular Demand", while the mini-theme looks at new wines from New Zealand. All of the wines from the… Read More

The main theme of what is a pretty good April 3, 2021 LCBO VINTAGES Release focuses on wines from California, while the mini-theme looks at food-friendly wines. All of these wines, including… Read More