Canadahas Arrived

Canada has arrived at an important place in terms of the depth and breadth of its wine quality, with a Canadian style and certain strengths now crystal clear. Canada’s Best Wines will spread the word with detailed, informed reviews that will guide subscribers to our best through timely posts on upcoming and current releases from all parts of the country. At a crucial moment as Canadians support local in growing numbers, and as interprovincial borders loosen making direct to consumer shipping more feasible.

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Ten Exciting Pinot Noirs Coast to Coast

Pinot noir is literally Canada’s red grape – growing from sea to sea. More specifically it is working in the Annapolis Valley of Nova...

Canada’s Expensive ‘Bordeaux’ Red Blends 

Since the banishment of hugely popular California/Napa big reds in most of Canada last March, the question has been “who offers the best alternative?”...

Canada’s Sparkling Specialists

Canada is poised to become a great sparkling wine nation, with geography at our soul. All of our wine regions are considered cool climate....

Welcome!

Over a long career I have tasted tens of thousands of Canadian wines, visited hundreds of Canadian wineries, and have enjoyed wine with wine fans in all our cities and many towns. With wine having its wonderful ability to bring people together, I feel very fortunate, at this important moment in Canada’s evolution, to be able to share with you what I cherish and know best, and to bring wine lovers across the country together. Welcome.

David Lawrason with pups and wine

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Canadian Wine Library Revived The Canadian Wine Library is back in business within the Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute (CCOVI) at Brock University in...

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Industry Calls for an Open Wine Market in Canada Originally published by WineAlign on February 11, available to its subscribers. This version is unchanged. You may...
Elegant wine tasting event with cheese platter and detailed tasting notes for a refined experience.

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The Canadian Culinary Championship January 29-31, OttawaThis grand food and wine soiree staged by Canada’s Great Kitchen Party is one the country’s great Canadian...