Profiles

Having over 100 grape varieties spread over a landmass larger than all of Europe is a recipe for diversity. As Aussie winemakers embrace it more than ever, it’s time to invite them back to your table.

Housed in one of Granby’s historic buildings, La Chaufferie microdistillery is masterfully led by a very small team of passionate artisans who painstakingly craft their spirits, from grain to glass.

As the Quiet Revolution was unfolding, a revolution in consumption habits seemed to be on the horizon, and the Régie des alcools had every intention of being a part of it.

From new Beaujolais to exclusive Bordeaux and Port, wine was taking up more and more space at the SAQ, at a time when culture and the wine market all over the world were undergoing a complete transformation.

With the discovery of New World wines, the locavore movement, and the emergence of technological tools giving access to a ton of local and international products, the new millennium is filled with promise!

There’s no cutting corners at Menaud. Driven by authenticity, local craftspeople develop products that don’t skimp on quality.

Inspired by the quality of homegrown products from across the province, Cirka became the first Québec microdistillery to produce spirits from grain to glass.

Beyond the Margarita, the popularity of this Mexican gem comes in many great varieties.

"The world and the times are changing" sang Richard Séguin, and it’s usually for the best! In the behaviour changes we must adopt for the health of the planet, the way beverages and other foods are packaged is part of the solution.

At the end of the 19th century, a temperance movement was born in the United States, in Canada, and even here in Québec. It was a very simple idea: limit, if not abolish, the sale and consumption of alcohol.

Winemakers do not work alone. There’s a whole slew of professions involved in the wine business. Here are a few that might not necessarily immediately come to mind…

To celebrate International Women’s Day, we’re pleased to highlight a selection of wines and spirits that share one thing in common—a woman at the helm.