Waters & Wine Articles

Using the logic that the rising tide lifts all ships, smart shoppers look to more affordable wines from great vintages in the hopes of scoring better-than-average bottles that offer good, or better still great value. Bordeaux's 2005 vintage affords such opportunity. read more >

Cuvée 2008, the annual celebration of excellence in Ontario winemaking, is celebrating a banner year in more ways than one. The 20th anniversary edition features some of the best wines, particularly white wines, yet produced. read more >

Liquor stores have stocked up on pink wines – sparkling and still roses from around the world – for the most passionate of Hallmark holidays. Apparently nothing says, “come hither” quite like rosé. Unless, of course, your beloved doesn't happen to like it. read more >

Long before the term The Heartbreak Grape was coined to describe the fickle nature of Pinot Noir, pioneering California winegrower André Tchelistcheff explained, "God made Cabernet Sauvignon whereas the devil made Pinot Noir." read more >

In his first year at the helm of Pillitteri Estate Winery, Marc Bradshaw had something special in mind for the small block of Semillon grapes behind the Niagara-on-the-Lake winery. read more >

The story of Argentina’s wine industry has largely been a story of untapped potential. Since the 1990s, global wine buyers and industry pundits have been watching the South American country’s progress with measured enthusiasm. This could be something truly special — and on a large scale. Argentina ranks as the world’s fifth largest wine producer. read more >

The annual Niagara Icewine Festival was designed in part to stimulate activity in wine country during the winter doldrums. Depending on the vagaries of Mother Nature, it's a party that sometimes leaves grape growers and winemakers, quite literally, out in the cold. After all, somebody has to make the stuff. read more >

The story of Stratus continues to unfold with the release of the 2005 Red and White wines that show the wisdom of the Niagara-on-the-Lake's producer's blend-first approach to winemaking. Stratus wines have always been complex and well-made, but I'm not sure if they have ever been more interesting or exciting. read more >

The focus on value wines becomes increasingly important this month, particularly for those who are cringing at the thought of their impending credit card statement. After the season of abundance, reality sets in. Good value wines are grabbing the lion’s share of attention from consumers, wine writers and liquor store employees. read more >

The big stories in the world of wine for 2008 will likely be a continuation of the emerging trends of 2007. Organic and regional wines that offer a taste of the place where they were made will continue to be very much in demand. read more >

Prince Edward County boutique wine producer Norman Hardie has released the new editions of his Niagara Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The 2006 bottlings mark the third vintage of these wines made using time-honoured techniques that Hardie collected during stints making wine in Burgundy, South Africa and New Zealand. Both have bright fruit, rich texture and impeccable balance, hallmarks of seriously good wine. read more >

Which bottles would you put into a case of wine that represents the best of Ontario winemaking? Here are four wine lovers selections read more >