Tasting and service

In Quebec, we really earn our warmer months, so we spend them outside as much as possible. For all your apéritifs and barbecues, think of local cheeses and wines.

In the depths of winter, what a pleasure it is to sit down to a steaming cheese fondue that spreads irresistible smells! From the humble mountain peasant dish to today's delicacies with white wine from Quebec and a wide variety of side dishes, cheese fondue is the ultimate comfort food that’s perfect for sharing.

There are tools made specifically for serving delicate beverages like champagne and bubbly. Here are our top picks for useful and beautiful items sure to be handy for your holiday hosting duties.

Few things unite us all in life, but a cheese board is definitely a crowd-pleaser. Whether for an aperitif that lasts into the evening, at the end of a meal or amongst a festive spread, it’s always right. With a few simple tips, you can turn your board into a feast for all senses.

A wine and cheese evening or aperitif are always a guaranteed hit. But for some, their pairings can seem like a headache. What if the answer to your questions was found in our taste tags and those of Fromages d’ici!

We know how to do it. Here's how!

In Quebec, we can be proud of a long brewing tradition that dates back to New France, a heritage that continues with the current plethora of microbreweries. Here are a few simple tips to better enjoy our cold ones from here or elsewhere and honour our love of hops.

Great wine always tastes better with great company. Do you like having friends over to share the joy of vino? Here are a few out-of-the-box ideas to host a wine tasting your guests won’t soon forget, whether you’re celebrating something special or simply discovering a new varietal.

Sommelière and instructor Gabrielle Plastre offers her best tips to get your taste buds into shape and build up your wine tasting abilities.

Just like with a wine producer who blends different varietals, the beekeeper can choose from various types of honey to craft products with unique colour, aromas and flavours. Each honey variety has is own visual, olfactory and taste, which are influenced by the flowers foraged by the bees (apple tree, raspberry, blueberry bush).

Ideal beverages for celebrations, sparkling wines must be served in a way which will optimize the product’s quality and subtlety. Here are a few basic notions on how to serve Champagne and sparkling wine.

The leading wine producer in the United States, California spans a vast and diverse territory that yields exceptional wine styles.