Inspiration

When it comes time to have an aperitif, what’s your style? More Italian or French? We’ve got 5 product suggestions from countries that master the art of this occasion to launch terrace season.

Know what makes a wine or spirits container eco-responsible? Maxime Rivest from the SAQ’s Social Responsibility team and Geneviève Dionne from Éco Entreprises Québec discuss the issue and suggest more sustainable solutions.

The reputation of Bordeaux know-how is more than established, but did you know that many producers are taking to responsible production with the same rigor? The Tutiac cooperative, committed to sustainable viticulture, is a great example to discover through two classic grape varieties.

Le Mas des Patriotes winery grew out of a lifelong dream. In the early 2000s, France Cliche restored an old abandoned barn and planted the first few acres of vines in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu—becoming one of only a handful of women winery owners.

With environmental awareness gaining ground, could regenerative viticulture be the next big thing? We spoke about it with Simon Naud, a pioneer of the movement in Quebec, and Michel Gassier, who comes from a long line of French winemakers.

Here are 10 wines to discover among those awarded at the 30th edition of Sélections Mondiales des Vins Canada. This major competition took place from October 11 to 15, 2023 at the Institut de tourisme et d'hôtellerie du Québec (ITHQ).

Gochujang, bone broth, soy sauce, miso, Parmesan... This may look like a grocery list, but it’s a sample of the ingredients being used in cocktails by two trendy Montreal bars. Here, we take a deep dive into the fifth taste dimension of the world of cocktails—umami.

In Quebec, spring means sugaring off season, to the delight of young and old alike. For the latter, a tempting offering of whiskeys and creams from the Coureur des Bois range can be enjoyed in several ways to make the most of the season. Move over cone, we’ve got maple cocktails on the mind.

A classic par excellence, Jameson whiskey has been with you fireside, but as signs of an early spring come and go, we’ve got a brighter cocktail in mind to say hello to the patio. Well, almost.

To mark International Women’s Rights Day, Sous le bouchon asks the question: Does the wine world remain a man’s world? Joining us to discuss the answer are Ève Rainville, co-owner of the Domaine Bergeville winery, and renowned sommelier and columnist Véronique Rivest.

The Temiscouata Distillery, located in Auclair in the Lower Saint Lawrence region, is made up of some 40 maple syrup producers who decided to innovate, stimulate the economy and take charge of their industry by producing Acerum, a maple syrup-based spirit!

You certainly know and enjoy several Californian wines among the best sellers, but the legendary region also produces high-end cuvées to treat yourself. As spring approaches, we’re taking you on a tour of the region through 12 wines for all budgets.