Let’s be honest, winemaking in Québec is not a rational idea. Although it gets its share of consumers on a local market, on an international level, the very existence of wine from Quebec surprises many. Yet, it’s been more than 35 years that a handful of producers overcome every challenge and proves many wrong,…
Telmo Rodriguez is considered as one of the great Spanish winemakers, one filled with ambition that brings innovation with the likes of Alvaro Palacios and others. From his home of La Rioja, he traveled around Spain, mostly in the North eastern part, to research winemaking and find ancient, distinguished vineyards to resuscitate. Telmo, with…
Prosecco is going crazy right now! Seriously, sales could be compared to furious madness! And it’s a global phenomenon nonetheless. Last year 530 million bottles have been sold under the Prosecco label for 92 million under the DOCG. Although obviously loved and appreciated, it feels as this unique style is not truly understood. Sometimes considered…
Lionel Lavail: Directeur Général de la Maison Cazes Maison Cazes is an incredibly well-established estate in the heart of Roussillon and with Roussilon on their heart. From Port-Vendres to the Corbières Mountains, Maison cazes has two separate estates: Domaine Cazes established in Rivesaltes inland and Le Clos de Paulilles, sea side. The estate is recognised,…
I had the chance and truly real pleasure to meet Martin Reyes on his recent stay in Montreal. I knew him without really knowing him, just dazzled by his career and his achievements as Master of Wine. The object of our meeting was to discuss (and taste, of course) a project that seems truly dear…
On the island of Prince Edward county there’s many small villages all worth visiting. The more town-like Picton, the centered bloomfield and the better-known Wellington, but there’s also some just a bit further villages worth scouting, like Waupoos. 10 minutes away from Picton, Wauppos is known for their very specific climate but most importantly for…
As picturesque and instagram-friendly as PEC may be, there’s something you don’t’ necessarily want as rustic as your re-purposed barn tasting room, like your room for example. One of the downside of the countryside, maybe the only one, is that finding a decent hotel. Let’s say some of them might be… outdated. Fortunately, some people…
If you have just one stop to make in prince Edward County, I would recommend making it to Closson Chase. The gigantic purple barn is basically the essence of the picturesque county, the place is great and the wines are even better. For a quick stop or a full afternoon of calmly tasting wines in…
First and foremost, I’d like to address the elephant in the room as I know comments will be flooding after this will be published. Yes, I know about the allegations of misconduct concerning Norman Hardie. Yes, I went anyway. What can I say; I’m of a curious nature. It’s not my place, nor my interest…
Wynns Coonawarra estate is regarded as a benchmark for the Coonawarra district as well as the expression of terra Rossa soils. As the longest and largest established estate, this estate has helped the region’s popularity to rise. In 1951, when the Wynn family bought what is now Wynns Coonawarra Estate, quality wine growing was not…