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Wines and Spirits That Taste Good and Do Good

Click on the image above to play the video We’re all becoming more conscious of the impact of our purchases, and that includes what we pour into our glasses. Many wineries and distilleries ar...

Pumpkin Spice: Is There a Wine for That?

Pumpkin spice seems synonymous with fall when it comes to specialty drinks and food, but what if we’d like to pair this flavor with wine? Here to share her tips is Natalie MacLean, author of the...

4 Wines for Your Bored Taste Buds: Uncork the Unexpected

Are you stuck in a wine rut, buying the same bottle over and over? Well, it’s time to shake things up and explore the wonderful world of wine alternatives. Joining us today ...

10 Best Merlot Wines to Buy Now + 5 Surprising Facts about Merlot

Merlot became a brand name wine in the 1980s because of its smooth, rich, easy-drinking flavors and texture. It has less acidity and astringency (that furry mouth feeling from tannins) than man...

Feb17th

Does the shape of a wine glass really matter? (Video)

Does the shape of a wine glass really matter? On CTV’s The Social yesterday, we conducted the ultimate taste test with the hosts. Click on the arrow above to play the video. Wines ...

Nov22nd

9 Best Wines to Pair with Holiday Turkey Dinner (Video)

The holidays are right around the corner. So here with her tips to make your holiday entertaining a breeze is Natalie MacLean who offers Canada’s most popular online wine classes at nataliemaclean.c...

Oct26th

Pairing Wine and Halloween Treats (Video)

We shared lots of laughs (cackles?) on CTV’s The Social! The hosts chose the theme of a Royal Halloween, so Lainey dressed as Prince George, Cyn was Daenerys from Game of Thrones, Mel was Megan ...

5 Best Canadian Cookbooks Paired with 4 Fabulous Wines

Click on the image above to play the video The Taste Canada Awards gala takes place this evening in Toronto. It’s known as the Oscars for Canadian food and wine writing. Here to toast five of the no...

Which Wine for Thanksgiving Turkey? Some Gobbling Good Picks

Watch CTV News Ottawa video here No other holiday celebrates the gift of wine like Thanksgiving. But which wines to pair with turkey and all the side dishes? Here with her tips is Natali...

5 Gobbling Great Wines for Thanksgiving Turkey and the Side Dishes

Thanksgiving is this weekend, and many of us are planning our menus and the wines. But rather than focus on the turkey, we’re going to pair wines with all those delicious side dishes. ...