Inspiration

If you love tequila, you know that Patrón makes exquisite, high-quality spirits. But did you know that the distillery puts concrete and ecological measures into practice day after day in most of its operations? Here's a look at a comprehensive and unique approach.

Myriam Jean-Baptiste and Stevens Charles drew inspiration from a traditional Haitian drink to create the award-winning LS Cream, a distinctive cream liqueur that embodies their pride, culture and entrepreneurship.

No need to run to the restaurant to proclaim your love or walk around with a heart-shaped box and a flamboyant bouquet under your arm. All you need is a little extra for your evening at home, whatever your situation. And lucky for you, we’ve got ideas.

Even if spring is still far away, we can dream of warmer days to come while enjoying a Sauvignon Blanc. On the Loire terroirs, this variety expresses itself with this fresh, floral and fruity profile that lends itself perfectly to impromptu and authentic moments shared with friends.

As Black History Month unfolds, meet Dr. Joy Spence, a master blender for nearly 30 years at Appleton in Jamaica, an exceptional woman whose reputation extends far beyond the Caribbean region.

Because moderation is always in good taste, there’s now an even larger and more varied selection of low-alcohol products available in stores. But how do they hold up flavour-wise? Here, we examine this very question.

Want to stay in the know about what’s happening in the world of wine and spirits, and take a deeper dive into this subject? Expert sommeliers and collaborators share some of their favourite resources on a myriad of topics.

Sous le bouchon features an interview conducted by journalist and columnist Anne-Lovely Étienne. She welcomes respected sommelier Michelle Bouffard, who is also co-author of the book "Quel vin pour demain?" and founder of the "Tasting Climate Change Conference".

After a parade of substantial meals and festive bottles, January brings some order to all this delicious excess. To embrace a little moderation, for both alcohol and budget, turn to these 4 wines from the Natureo range by the renowned Torres family.

When tasting wine, what happens to the human body on a chemical and physiological level? Why do some people detect certain aromas, while others perceive something entirely different? How does it all work?

Everyone’s heard or used the expression “food and wine pairing.” Most people know some of the basic principles and may even have their own winning combos, but what about the mismatches that can sour a tasting experience? 

We all crave some much-needed simplicity after the holidays, looking to give our waistband and wallet a break. But what if we still spoiled ourselves, just a little, with a good wine and instead dialed it down on the food with a simple and comforting dish. Pasta and Chianti after a day of ski? We say si.