Profiles

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.

The alcoholic beverage market has changed a lot since the contraband era, which was ruled by the likes of Al Capone and cie. In Québec, these changes are in large part due to the creation of the Commission des liqueurs.

History reveals that the relationship between women and alcohol had quite its ups and downs. Let’s go back in time and take a closer look at this evolution!

In a blind taste test, would you be able to tell a Barbera from Asti from a Barbera from Alba? If you think you could, what’s your secret? Because I’ve never been able to figure it out myself!

Even though grown internationally, some varietals remain rare and unusual: here’s your chance to discover one of them!

Rosé wines are gaining popularity the world over. France’s Provence may be the leader and ground zero, but globally, winemakers are all hopping on the rosé train, making rosés that reflect their region-specific grape varieties. The result? Rosés for every taste, and for every occasion.