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Tiny bubbles,
In the wine,
Make me happy,
Make me feel fine.

The aging crooner Don Ho was on to something when he wrote this timeless ditty. So, now that it’s annoyingly playing in your head over and over, let’s get down to the pleasurable business [...]

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We tapped into the considerable knowledge of our wine drinking pals and gals for a look at what they feel are the best of the holiday wines. We gave them no particular guidelines so the choices range from extravagant to affordable and include national and local wines. All international wines are available at Vintages [...]

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Top Rieslings in Ontario

On November 20, 2009 By

Of all the wonderful wines that are crafted in Niagara, riesling stands taller than all the others. It is the one grape that thrives year after year in the soils and climate of Niagara’s unpredictable growing season. Seldom does a vintage pass by without yielding a bevy of beautiful rieslings. Whether it’s a [...]

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One of the hot topics that frequently comes up when discussing Ontario wines is value. Despite the incredible quality of wines being produced in Ontario today, many people still believe that you can’t get bang for your buck. It’s a myth. To disprove it, I asked a Wine Writer, a Wine Maker, and a [...]

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30 Days of Local Wine

On August 29, 2009 By

When the Wine Council of Ontario recently announced that they were challenging Ontario residents to drink local wine for 30 days, we got excited. It was a great initiative to encourage people to learn more about local wines and support our wine industry. But a good challenge needs a good guide. [...]

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Wine Country Front Page

On May 21, 2009 By

NORMAN HARDIE

Former sommelier and international winemaker     Norman Hardie seems to have found peace at                 his Prince Edward County property.

SOUTHBROOK WINERY

Southbrook’s fairly new facility in the heart of  Niagara-on-the-lake is a thing of beauty from the moment you park until the very last [...]

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