Explore the fifth edition of VineRoutes’ 50 Standout Canadian Wines, their annual coast-to-coast celebration of the country’s most compelling bottles and the people who craft them. From the rugged ...
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Wine Country Ontario is proud and excited when media is inspired by the stories of wine country along with their discovery of our world class wine growing region and the quality wines that we produce.
Ontario Cabernet Franc: Working hard, but no longer a workhorse
Ontario VQA Cabernet Franc has evolved from a reliable workhorse into one of our most compelling wine expressions. In The World of Fine Wine, Sarah Marsh MW explores how growers ...
Icewine: Frozen Gold
From a happy accident in 18th-century Germany to world-class winemaking in Niagara, Canada’s icewine story is one of innovation, endurance, and a little winter magic. Long before it became ...
How Climate Change is Affecting Icewine Production
As global temperatures shift and change, this Canadian wine staple is becoming even more of a fleeting phenomenon..." Read the full feature HERE....
Hybrids in Canada: Adapting to a warming world
While vitis vinifera varieties dominate most of Canada’s vineyard area, hybrids have and continue to play a role in shaping the industry and are being championed for their potential ...
The Best Places to Go in North America and the Caribbean in 2026
In Condé Nast Traveler’s “Best Places to Travel in 2026,” Prince Edward County was recognized as one of North America’s top travel destinations, celebrated as “a newer wine ...
5 Reasons To Love Cool-Climate Chardonnay
Ontario VQA Chardonnay is showing the world just how expressive cool-climate winemaking can be. In this feature, Kate Dingwall shares five reasons to love cool-climate Chardonnay after attending this summer’...
For this Niagara winemaker, the local terroir can stand on its own
Winemaker Gabriel Demarco has worked with Brock University to isolate six unique yeast strains from Cave Spring Vineyards that allow him to produce unique wines that are pure expressions of ...
15 years of cool: VineRoutes editors reflect on i4C’s milestone celebration
The International Cool Climate Chardonnay Celebration (i4C) returned to Niagara this summer, marking a milestone for the region’s signature grape. Editors and contributors reflected on standout Chardonnays, vineyard tastings ...
This Little-known Canadian Destination Has Long Been a Favorite Among Locals—With 40+ Wineries, Beautiful Hiking Trails, and White-sand Beaches
Prince Edward County is emerging as one of Ontario’s most exciting wine regions. Its limestone-rich vineyards and cool climate produce expressive, nuanced wines. Leading estates capture both precision and ...
