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Wednesday Wines

Three crowd-pleasing and Christopher-pleasing reds to savour

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A tasting of Canadian made, bottle-fermented sparkling wine prompted this reflection about the evolution of the style in Canada. A toast to pioneers, leading producers and the future. watersonwine.substack.com/p/bubbling-o...

Sparkling Conversation

A toast to Canadian sparkling wine

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International Pinot Noir Day celebrations on Aug. 18 provide an opportunity to track the grape’s progress in Canadian vineyards. www.theglobeandmail.com/life/style/f...

From heartbreak to happiness, pinot noir makes itself at home in Canadian vineyards

There is a learning curve when it comes to making quality wines from these grapes

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Black Bank Hill winery was one of this year’s National Wine Awards of Canada’s top-scoring producers. The Beamsville, Ont.-based estate was named the best small winery, producing less than 10,000 cases a year, and finished third best overall. Gift link: www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/260a807...

Small wineries enjoy big success at this year’s National Wine Awards of Canada

Black Bank Hill winery, based in Beamsville, Ont., was named this year’s best small winery and third-best overall

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Good morning! Here's the front page of The Globe's print edition for Wed., August 12, 2026 📰

Good morning! Here's the front page of The Globe's print edition for Tues., August 11, 2026 📰

The sudden passing of Matthew Jukes has left many in the wine world reeling. The influential British wine communicator and critic, who was celebrating his 40th year in the industry, suffered a heart attack August 6 while on holiday with his family. He was 58 open.substack.com/pub/waterson...

Farewell Matthew

Mourning the loss of a passionate and unique wine communicator

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The front page of the Globe and Mail for Wednesday, Aug 5, 2026:

Good morning! Here's the front page of The Globe's print edition for Tues., August 4, 2026 📰

The front page of the Globe and Mail for Monday, Aug 3, 2026:

There were some samples to review packed in the box of wine that came to the cottage for our family vacation. Here are three bottles that stood out, starting with a cheap and cheerful chenin from South Africa’s Bruce Jack Wines. open.substack.com/pub/waterson...

Cottage Pours

Three wine reviews filed from the dock

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As someone who isn’t comfortable reading from notes, I tend to speak off the cuff. The risk is going off on tangents, often pop culture related. I am grateful to see my thoughts on the current state of sparkling wine in Canada merged into a sound thesis. www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2026/07/is-c...

Is Canadian fizz nearing its 'Nirvana' moment?

At a sparkling wine tasting in Ontario it was suggested that Canadian bubbles have reached "a critical moment", akin to when rock band Nirvana released its pivotal Nevermind album. Sarah Neish reports...

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“I have never had such an amazing response from wine lovers from a particular country,” he said in an e-mail to The Globe and Mail. Suckling, who travels eight months of the year to report on wine regions around the world, left the Okanagan impressed. www.theglobeandmail.com/life/style/f...

International wine critic gives the Okanagan an excellent report card

American wine critic James Suckling spent five days in B.C., trying more than 200 wines

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The heat and humidity in southern Ontario helped dictate which white wines were sampled for review for today’s post. Plus, it being my birthweek, a smart Champagne to beat the heat in style open.substack.com/pub/waterson...

Wine Wednesday

A rich and rewarding Champagne and three stylish whites from Osoyoos

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While there are sure to be white wines that offer greater complexity and sophistication, these widely available brands are established and affordable options to enjoy this summer. A list to have when you find yourself in an unfamiliar liquor store: www.theglobeandmail.com/life/style/f...

Three thirst-quenching white wines for the summer

These widely available brands are summertime favourites because of their charm and drinkability

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As anticipated, tickets for the August open house celebrating The Farm’s new releases were snapped up in minutes. Nevertheless, if you were unable to secure a spot for the Neudorf family’s fete, you can order their exclusive wines online. Click for my reviews open.substack.com/pub/waterson...

Farm Fresh

A Niagara family's fun-filled approach to selling wine

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This week I was back in the judging pool for the National Wine Awards of Canada, tasting alongside 20 other judges over the course of five days. We tasted through more than 1,800 entries, which were divided into 325 flights and poured into more than 9,000 glasses. open.substack.com/pub/waterson...

National Pride

Behind the scenes at the 2026 National Wine Awards of Canada

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One of the joys of reading Jay McInerney’s work is gaining an insider’s view of Manhattan. There’s plenty of local colour in the form of wine, food, restaurant and real estate tidbits, and I am here for it. open.substack.com/pub/waterson...

Yuppie Paradise Lost

Jay McInerney's latest novel brings the story of Corinne and Russell Calloway to a close

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A bright and lively red makes the most of its juicy character and shows the potential of Vinho Verde beyond the expected light and gassy white wine style. open.substack.com/pub/waterson...

Thirsty Thursday

Cheers to a juicy and vibrant red from Vinho Verde

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Vinho Verde is a wine region, not a singular wine style. Although it is common to associate Vinho Verde with light, fruity, and fizzy white wines that are produced from a blend of grape varieties, the terrain and potential wine styles change every 50 kilometres. open.substack.com/pub/waterson...

Everything's Gone Green

I just flew in from Vinho Verde and, boy, are my arms tired

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Acclaimed Montreal wine bar Mon Lapin continually ranks as one of Canada’s top restaurants, which its owners say motivates them to work with more focus and intention. Co-owner Vanya Filipovic says thoughts about maintaining a neighbourhood feel. GIFT LINK: www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/260a807...

How a Montreal sommelier runs her widely acclaimed restaurant, Mon Lapin

Vanya Filipovic speaks about the balancing act of being a neighbourhood restaurant that attracts culinary tourists

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A stemmed glass of red wine is the only emoji we have for representing wine. Meanwhile, sparkling wine is symbolized by a bottle with a popping cork as well as two clinking glasses. Beer? A mug and two clinking mugs. For cocktails, take your pick of three. www.theglobeandmail.com/life/style/f...

Why is there an emoji for red wine, but not white wine?

New Zealand Winegrowers want a white wine equivalent of 🍷 or 🍻 or 🥂

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In the absence of a traditional tasting room and winery setup, Mason Vineyard is finding creative ways to host wine lovers during the summer months before shifting focus to the annual grape harvest in the fall. Visit you must. open.substack.com/pub/waterson...

Taste of Home

Kelly Mason welcomes you to taste her latest releases

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