The 31st annual Chardonnay du Monde® competition was held on 13 to 15 March 2024 in the Burgundy wine region of France. 579 wine samples from 33 countries were tasted. ...
2024 Texsom Awards Results
Entries were blind-tasted and judged by 39 renowned tastemakers from across the country. Of the entries judged, the judges awarded 974 medals: 44 Judges’ Selection medals, 58 Platinum medals, 126 ...
Grape Profile: Gamay in Ontario
Janet Dorozynski coined the hashtag #gogamaygo in 2012 as a rallying cry for Gamay in Canada and globally. After tasting several dozen Gamay from Ontario, she remains bullish about its ...
John Szabo’s Fizz Buyer’s Guide 2023: Our Biggest Report Yet!
Welcome to the annual Fizz Guide! This is always one of the WineAlign Crü’s favourite tastings of the year. By John Szabo, MS, with notes from David Lawrason, Sara ...
Ontario Chardonnay: 20 cool-climate buys from Canada
There’s more to eastern Canada than maple syrup, ice hockey and endless frozen winters. And while the latter helps with Icewine, that’s not what’s causing a buzz. ...
Americas Pinot Noir: Panel tasting results
The premium level, £30 plus, is where Pinot really gets into its quality stride. Here is the first of our two reports on an impressive New World tasting. Report by: ...
American Cabernet Franc: Panel Tasting Results
Producers and UK agents were invited to submit their latest-release dry, still red wines made from a minimum of 75% Cabernet Franc grapes. By Amanda Barnes, Decanter September 18, 2023 ...
Ontario VQA Icewine Takes Center Stage at Niagara’s Icewine Festival
Delve deep into the diversity of VQA Icewine with uniquely Canadian experiences over three weekends in January For Immediate Release Dec. 7, 2023 Click here for CNW release Niagara, ON – ...
2023 International Wines & Spirits Competition Results
Following the completion of another fantastic year of wine judging, the IWSC was delighted to reveal its medal highlights. Over 100 international judges joined for their biggest Wine Awards to ...
2023 National Wine Awards
The National Wine Awards of Canada wrapped up its judging in June and decided on the winners for 2023. At this year’s awards, held in Penticton, B.C., 23 ...
