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Brome-Missisquoi’s Wine Route is celebrating its 20th anniversary—the ideal occasion to explore this circuit teeming with culinary and cultural gems, spanning 140 km of mountains, valleys and quaint villages. Here, we zoom in on an infinitely charming destination and six of its most popular products.

2021 is a vintage of challenges where the best producers have succeeded in delivering excellent results. It also marks a return to basics for Bordeaux with wines in a classic style, of very good quality, imbued with a contemporary touch, after three intensely sunny vintages.

Long gone are the days when our differences were only celebrated in big cities. As pride flags are flown across the metropolis to celebrate Montréal Pride, we chatted with three members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community who’ve chosen to open businesses beyond the city limits. They shared their thoughts about inclusion and the in-roads made so far.

Dream beaches, cultural gems, wonders of nature and fine cuisine, the largest island in the Mediterranean has everything to seduce the most seasoned traveler. And if its beauty captivates you, just wait until you taste its wines.

Quebec has produced several high-level sommeliers, as you have discovered in part 1 of our podcast on sommellerie. In part 2, meet two sommeliers who are also SAQ employees as they tell us how they became someliers.

Among the most popular rosés according to customer reviews, Grand Sud rosé is now offered in a new eco-friendly container integrating 25% recycled plastic. It's the perfect opportunify to discover or rediscover this delicious wine ideal as an aperitif and with a wide variety of dishes.

At the heart of Sainte-Cécile-de-Milton is an orchard teeming with life—Cidrerie Milton. Fourth-generation owner Marc-Antoine Lasnier is the one steering this impressive outfit that continues to surprise and delight us.

Coteau Rougemont Vineyard and Cidery embodies a passion for Quebec wines that has stood the test of time. Majestically overlooking the Montérégie region, it offers an authentic experience and breathtaking views. A vision of perseverance that became a reality.

Le Somnambule’s cider is the result of an authentic and artisanal process unlike any other. Read about a moment in time at the cider house’s orchard, surrounded by flowering trees, buzzing bees and tweeting birds.

You’d be right in referring to Cidrerie Michel Jodoin as a perfectly balanced blend of a legacy that continues to grow, a passionate team, an owner who’s also a bon vivant, and products you’ll only find here in Quebec. It’s easy to see why this slice of paradise is the pride of Rougemont!

In the wake of its overwhelming success with craft beers and pre-mixed cocktails, cans are entering the world of wine and, to our sheer delight, this handy format is increasingly present on store shelves. Discover six canned wines and recipes as light as a summer breeze.

Are we seeing the end of glass bottles? It started with beer, then ready-to-drink cocktails—now, wine is starting to appear in aluminum cans, too. Are we ready to go all in on this new trend? We spoke about it with two experts for this edition of Fresh!