Profiles

On November 11, the SAQ is launching its first podcast: Sous le bouchon. This miniseries will be available at all times on SAQ.COM, as well as on the usual platforms: Spotify, Apple Podcast and Google Podcast.

Have you ever wondered how the SAQ became a wine and spirits retailer with so many products from all around the planet?

Inseparable from the Rhône Valley, Guigal wines are above all a family story, based on respect for ancestral know-how, a unique wine heritage and a remarkable attention to detail. Spotlight on an estate that ranks among the largest producers on the planet.

Its name evokes the nobility, the prestigious castles, the cradle of some of the greatest wines in the world. The mythical wine region of Bordeaux and particularly the Médoc vineyard, located on its left bank, is among the best known on the entire wine planet and yet, it seems to intimidate with the history and rankings that have made its glory. But are you sure you know this region well?

In recent years, Prosecco DOC (Denominazione Di Origine Controllata) sales have dizzying new heights. Read on to learn more about the accessible bubbles adored the world over.

From Vancouver Island to the Bay of Fundy, Canada now has nearly 700 wine producers, many of whom have gained notoriety that extends beyond our borders. Here is a quick overview of what can be found there in the provinces that host the largest areas of planted vines.

Drenched in West Coast sunshine, California never ceases to impress with its ochre landscapes, epicurean culture and drive to innovate that quickly extended to its vineyards.

Propelled by the unflagging international success of its Sauvignon Blanc, the New Zealand wine industry is constantly expanding its horizons – and taking its green side seriously.

Diversity, finesse, and vitality are on the menu when it comes to wines from the Loire Valley. It’s a region that can be surprising in many ways, but especially when it comes to the freshness of its wines and their well-deserved place on everyone’s table.

Whether from Îles de la Madeleine, Corsica, New-Zealand… all island people will all tell you they’re unique! Sicily, the largest Mediterranean island, is no exception and has plenty to brag about: geography, culture and of course, gastronomy. Wine also plays an important role in the island’s enviable reputation.

With its unique and vast range of grape varieties, Portugal holds a unique place on the world wine map. A highly accessible place, too, with wines often as inexpensive as they are flavourful.