From Decanter The end of the state-controlled sale of spirits in Washington State took place at the end of May, and has many retailers worried about the impact on wine sales. caleb foster buty When Prohibition ended in 1933 a handful of state governments elected to control alcoholic beverage sales, but consumers have been gradually […]read more

Notes from the Winemaker It has a pale yellow colour with a light green sheen, resembling the colour of berries; its perfume is of lime, pink grapefruit and glycine flowers; virile and fruity, it has a marked acidity but without being aggressive; there is a slight salty flavour and its aromas remain long in the […]read more

This weekend only, get 10% off on all Australian wines at the SAQ, Quebec. Valid Saturday, May 5, and Sunday, May 6, 2012, only, and applies exclusively to Australian wines sold in outlets and at SAQ.com. The 10% discount is calculated on the regular price.read more

This weekend only, get 10% off on all wines of $18 and over at the SAQ, Quebec. Valid Saturday, April 28 and Sunday, April 29, 2012, onlyread more

To follow our article on the Les Grands Arrivages, here are the tasting notes and wine information on each of the 3 wines. Here is the Lot 29, Cabernet Sauvignon & Sangiovese, Italy. Les Grands Arrivages is this new wine concept launched by IGA grocery stores. Les Grands Arrivages Lot 29, Cabernet Sauvignon & Sangiovese, […]read more

To follow our article on the Les Grands Arrivages, here are the tasting notes and wine information on each of the 3 wines. Here is the Lot 55, Pinotage, South Africa. Les Grands Arrivages is this new wine concept launched by IGA grocery stores. Les Grands Arrivages Lot 55, Pinotage, South Africa Tasting notes This […]read more

To follow our article on the Les Grands Arrivages, here are the tasting notes and wine information on each of the 3 wines. Here is the Lot 71, Chenin Blanc, South Africa. Les Grands Arrivages is this new wine concept launched by IGA grocery stores. Les Grands Arrivages Lot 71, Chenin Blanc, South Africa Tasting […]read more

A brand new concept in privately imported wines has been launched by the IGA grocery stores. The concept called Les Grands Arrivages consist of a selection of wines chosen for their different taste profiles and available in limited quantities. The wines will be offered in a price range of $13 and $20 and will be […]read more

This South African red wine is made from the Pinotage varietal, a cross between Pinot Noir and Cinsault. Its nose is smoky, which is very typical of Pinotage and has fruity and spicy hints. Medium-bodied with surprising freshness and good lasting flavors and hints of bitterness that add to the length. An ideal wine for […]read more

Francis Ford Coppola Winery announced this week its newest attraction to its winery, an outdoor winery park. Starting March 30th through Sept. 30 you can reserve and enjoy a nice family moment at the winery. That’s the spirit Francis Coppola wanted to created with this attraction. “Francis Coppola wanted to create a place for families […]read more

From Decanter Napa Valley wine consultant Kerry Damskey has pioneered Costa Rica’s first commercial winery. Damskey told Decanter.com he planted 4ha of Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Syrah and Grenache in December 2011. The winery and vineyards are located above the small city of Copey in central Costa Rica, at an altitude of 2000m. “Costa Rica […]read more