“[Trius Red has] definitely stood the test of time,” says Trius head winemaker Emma Garner. The new vintage of Trius Red is reviewed this week alongside other serious Bordeaux-influenced wines produced in Ontario and British Columbia. www.theglobeandmail.com/life/style/f...

“Wine can be a symbol of resilience against climate change,” explains Spanish winemaker Miguel A. Torres. “We like to have our vineyards and like to produce wine to make people happier.” www.theglobeandmail.com/life/style/f...

If you’re shopping the upcoming LCBO Vintages release in Ontario, here are five wines that I have my eyes on. open.substack.com/pub/waterson...

I went to a career fair in university and asked an unwitting reporter from the Kitchener-Waterloo Record how I could get a wine column. She deflected, with good reason. There were few wine columns in the country then. None written by twenty-something English majors. substack.com/inbox/post/1...

I am often asked if I have a podcast. I don’t, but do think about it. Time and confusion about technology and equipment are the biggest hurdles as I see it. Excuses that are easy enough to overcome should I decide to be the world’s last adopter of podcasting. open.substack.com/pub/waterson...

Although wine is often seen as a traditional business, Spanish winemaker Miguel A. Torres turned his family’s company into a global leader by embracing new ideas and preparing for the future. www.theglobeandmail.com/life/style/f...

Global Per Capita Wine, Beer, and Spirits Consumption, 1961-2022

If you plan to avoid or reduce consumption of alcohol in the new year, there’s an ever-expanding universe of non-alcoholic beer, wines and spirits to consider. Here are three recommendations to buy now www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/260a807...

Bill Ashburn started planning his retirement from Forty Creek two years ago by imparting knowledge gained over 38 years in distilling and transferring responsibilities as part of a succession plan. www.theglobeandmail.com/life/style/f...

Canadian wine has enjoyed a banner year, with increased consumer interest and good-quality harvests across the country. 
The real excitement was the abundance in B.C., which signalled a recovery from the 2024 frost that resulted in 95-per-cent crop loss. www.theglobeandmail.com/life/style/f...

Sharing wines with real personality is one of the best ways I know to spread joy. Whether they are classic or recognizable labels or more novel and modern expressions, the right sort of wine for this moment conveys unique characteristics. www.theglobeandmail.com/life/style/f...

Whether you opt to serve something bitter, bubbly or refreshing, a well-chosen aperitif can have a transformative effect especially during the merry mayhem of the holiday season. www.theglobeandmail.com/life/style/f...

As the temperature drops, my interest in hearty red wine typically increases. But I’m also attracted to deeply satisfying styles of white wines that inspire cheer and conviviality during the cozy season. www.theglobeandmail.com/life/style/f...

Stone Eagle represents a huge vote of confidence in continued growth of luxury wine tourism in the Niagara. www.theglobeandmail.com/life/style/f...

For many, it can be hard to pick from the many available options of wines for holiday hosting. 
Much depends on taste and budget, which is why I’m sharing recommendations for enjoyable bottles that can rise to meet different occasions. www.theglobeandmail.com/life/style/f...

The popularity of drinks-themed advent calendars continues to grow, as festive packs of wine, spirits and ready-to-drink cocktails add to the merriment of the season. www.theglobeandmail.com/life/style/f...

Chief winemaker Peter Gago not only carries on the research, experimentation and wine development that define Penfolds’ legacy, but also serves as the company’s public face. www.theglobeandmail.com/life/style/f...

A cold, wet fall night begs for comfort, which can come in the form of thick knit socks or something substantial and warming for dinner accompanied by a rich and complex wine to sip on. There are some solid examples recommended in this week’s column. www.theglobeandmail.com/life/style/f...

The changing climate in Bordeaux has led the industry to welcome new grape varieties to maintain quality winemaking in the future, but Château Mouton Rothschild and other properties in Pauillac welcome “the golden age of cabernet sauvignon.” www.theglobeandmail.com/life/style/f...

A limited-edition bottle from J.P. Wiser’s marks another milestone for Canadian whisky. A 27-year-old whisky finished in Japanese Mizunara oak casks was introduced by the Hiram Walker & Sons distillery in Windsor this month and retails for $599.95 per bottle. www.theglobeandmail.com/life/style/f...

The festive onslaught seems premature this year, with an early start for Hallmark holiday programming and surprise sightings of seasonal gift packs in liquor stores this week. Ready or not, the countdown is on. www.theglobeandmail.com/life/style/f...

Laura Catena travels the world to pour the latest releases of stylish chardonnays and robust reds from her family’s winery in Mendoza. She landed in Toronto with a different agenda this week: to show how those wines mature in the bottle. www.theglobeandmail.com/life/style/f...

California accounts for 78.5% of U.S. wine production, followed by New York (4.2%), Washington (4.0%), and Oregon (2.8%). Behind that are many surprises (e.g., Kentucky #5, New Jersey #8).

While Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc continues to represent New Zealand wine around the world with telltale zesty and jubilant flavours, the couple behind that runaway success have shifted their focus toward more sustainable and refined wines from Marlborough. www.theglobeandmail.com/life/style/f...

The Arts team @theglobeandmail.com worked on this fantastic #culture #Canada #culture package. 1/3 www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/129d895...

Canadian winemakers have joined forces with Come Over October, a community-driven movement that asks consumers to meet and share a glass of wine with someone this month. The campaign is expanding across Canada with the support of Wine Growers Canada. www.theglobeandmail.com/life/style/f...

Between 2021 and 2023, U.S. per capita table wine consumption fell by 0.55 liters. However, the decline shows significant regional disparities. For instance, Florida’s consumption (-1.00 liter) decreased much more than New York’s (-0.21 liter).

No Safe level? Little scientific support. JOURNAL OF WINE ECONOMICS, 2025, 20(3), forthcoming “How Much Is Too Much? A Methodological Investigation of the Literature on Alcohol Consumption and Health” by Stefano Castriota, Paolo Frumento, and Francesco Suppressa www.cambridge.org/core/service...

The thirst-quenching wines that helped beat the summer’s heat don’t satiate the same way in October. The changing season calls for multidimensional wines with richer, rounder texture that contributes depth, complexity and personality to our glass. www.theglobeandmail.com/life/style/f...

“We develop our entire portfolio of wine around what the site gives us. If that wine reminds you of someplace else, we’re not doing our job,” says Cave Spring winemaker Gabriel Demarco. www.theglobeandmail.com/life/style/f...

“I think Canadian consumers are getting more educated and want to try a more diverse selection of wines from across the country,” says Mark Sheridan, president of pioneering Okanagan winery, Hester Creek. www.theglobeandmail.com/life/food-an...

Twenty-four locally grown grape varieties, including 16 new hybrids, have joined the list of approved wine grapes by the Ontario Wine Appellation Authority. www.theglobeandmail.com/life/food-an...

A finely tuned palate and gentle hand in the cellar has made Kelly Mason a rising star in Canadian wine. www.theglobeandmail.com/life/food-an...

Since launching his eponymous wine company in 1992, Gérard Bertrand has systematically built one of France’s most successful wine ventures. www.theglobeandmail.com/life/food-an...

Best-selling brand, Mouton Cadet, is promoting the Fair for Life certification, earned for their commitment to human rights, sustainable agriculture and community development to update "the dusty image of Bordeaux" www.theglobeandmail.com/life/food-an...

Faced with declining consumption around the world, the alcohol industry feared that consumption was fragmenting along generational lines, but a new report shows Gen Z hasn't abandoned wine, beer and spirits. www.theglobeandmail.com/life/food-an...

Faced with declining consumption, the alcohol trade feared consumption was fragmenting along generational lines. Received wisdom suggested price, increasing competition (hello, cannabis) & health concern were leading younger consumers to abandon alcohol. www.theglobeandmail.com/life/food-an...

Donald Ziraldo, who helped kick-start the modern wine industry in Canada by launching Inniskillin Wines with co-founder Karl Kaiser in 1975, is pushing for national wine standards to bolster interprovincial trade and promote the authenticity of homegrown wine. www.theglobeandmail.com/life/food-an...

While crisp and refreshing pink wines are increasingly championed as delicious and versatile year-round options, their popularity soars during warm weather months. www.theglobeandmail.com/life/food-an...