Profiles

Discover the five most popular white grape varieties grown in Quebec – just the right kind of refreshment to enjoy this weekend!

Tapping into the worldwide excitement for this aromatic spirit, distilleries from all over are getting creative in producing gins that are unique in every way.

Delicious, complex, and produced in a variety of styles, sake is becoming increasingly popular here in Quebec. Here are a few key ways to enjoy it, with sushi (of course!), but with a variety of other foods as well.

Cradle of Quebec winemaking, the region of Dunham is home to many fantastic producers and artisans, and such talent concentration is no coincidence: the environment is a key factor.

The region combines the Deux-Montagne area of course, but also Mirabel, Vaudreuil-Soulanges and the western part of Laval and Montréal. It is a vast territory where a natural and important element affects its environment. But what is it, exactly?

When you purchase Quebec wines, you’re supporting the local economy, all while choosing eco-friendly products. And also—they’re exceptional wines!

All it took was one and a quarter miles of corn fields in every direction, boreal water sourced from almost 300 feet underground, and a splash of crazy, and Pierre Mantha had everything he needed to start a new career by launching an artisanal distillery—the first in Outaouais—built just a few steps from the Gatineau airport. The secret to his success? A range of top-shelf spirits made with the choicest of raw ingredients.

There are many types of Champagne, from a dry Brut Nature, to a complex vintage, to a festive demi-sec served over ice. We take a closer look at this luxury product for any occasion.

Bubbly’s rising popularity has resulted in a wide variety of bottles to choose from. Here’s a handy guide to finding the one that’s right for you!

Describing Aussie winemaking in just a few lines is tricky. The offer down under is more diverse than ever and behind us are the days of the monolithic full-bodied Australian wine. Recent years have ushered in new quality-focussed producers, and lately they’ve been taking a much more balanced approach to the craft.

White wine is popular in Quebec again, and how fortunate for Alsace — it’s their speciality. With an age-old winemaking tradition, the region proposes an exceptional offering of grapes that spring forth from a dizzying variety of terroirs.

Quality wines, exceptional terroir, contagious passion and a family united around a shared project: Domaine St-Jacques. Yvan Quirion is proud to count on his family to help make one of Québec’s best vineyards shine!