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Five Minutes With Sir George Fistonich

The founder of Villa Maria Estate reflects on 50 years of business

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Top 5 New Food Books for Spring

Curl up this long weekend with the latest food-inspired book releases

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Margarita for the long weekend

Wasting Away in Margaritaville

Celebrate the long weekend with a margarita

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Top 5 Wines for May 14 - 18

Our best wine recommendations of the week

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B.C. Wines Honour Stampede Centennial

The winemaking team at Township 7 Vineyards & Winery commemorates the Calgary Stampede's 100-year anniversary with two Centennial wines

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This Week's Tasting Notes

89 Points

Firesteed 2009 Riesling

This is a nice surprise from Oregon. This riesling is pale yellow in colour, with a mineral and lime nose. A medium bodied, off-...

90 Points

Villa Maria Estate 2011 Sauvignon Blanc Private Bin

This is a consistently great value in the sauvignon blanc category. It is classic Marlborough in style and delivers on many...

90 Points

Marc Brédif 2009 Vouvray

Marc Brédif crafts classic style Vouvray, with an off-dry palate, lean yet still fleshy structure and long, stony finish....

Mother's Day guide

Mother's Day Guide

  • May 10, 2012

A collection of gift and entertaining ideas to celebrate Mom in style on Sunday

The Polegato Brothers of Astoria Wines in Italy

Five Minutes with the Polegato Brothers

  • May 10, 2012

Getting to know the Italian family behind Astoria Wines

Braised Leeks recipe for Mother's Day brunch

Recipe: Braised Leeks with Mozzarella and a Fried Egg

  • May 9, 2012

Leeks and eggs provide a satisfying brunch for Mother's Day

The Hotel Marqués de Riscal in Spain, a spa wine vacation

Spa Time

  • May 9, 2012

Relax during your European vacation by visiting one of these four spas in the heart of wine country

Top 5 Wines for May 7 - 11

  • May 8, 2012

Our best wine recommendations of the week

White Sangria for Mother's Day cocktail

Mother's Day Cocktail

  • May 8, 2012

Spin tradition and present Mom with White Sangria

Nova Scotia's Domaine de Grand Pré 2010 Cabernet Foch

Not Just a Pretty Bottle

  • May 7, 2012

Domaine de Grand Pré's 2010 cabernet foch is as noteworthy as its packaging

Rex Pickett on the set of Sideways, shooting a golf scene

An Interview with Sideways Author Rex Pickett

  • May 4, 2012

Sideways hits the stage

Mexico, Cinco de Mayo, party planning guide

Cinco de Mayo Party Guide

  • May 4, 2012

Mark a major Mexican-American holiday with delicious food, drinks and good friends

Traditional Mexican shrimp dinner, Cinco de Mayo,Food Network, Aaron Sanchez

Recipe: Sautéed Shrimp with Creamy Red Chile Salsa

  • May 3, 2012

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with this Mexican dish by Food Network star Aarón Sánchez

2012 IVWA Registration

Registrations for the 2012 International Value Wine Awards are now open!

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CWA Results

The 2011 CWA award pages are now available! Click here to see the results.

 

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