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From four generations of an apple-growing dynasty in Rougemont, Michel Jodoin has taken the best of the apple and bottled it, at a time when cider was considered the bottom of the barrel. An interview with a cider maker who’s as visionary as he is ambitious.

A family affair in every sense of the word, the Vignoble du Marathonien has been earning praise and awards for more than 25 years.

Cider is back in fashion. In addition to making wine, Domaine de Lavoie, in Rougemont, follows this growing trend.

Apples aren’t just for dessert and can be prepared a thousand ways… Here are our suggestions for a menu composed only of apples.

The Rivière du Chêne winery is definitely one of the most well known in Quebec, thanks to the passion of its founder, Daniel Lalande.

Quebec wines have their very own reserved appellation, the Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) Quebec Wine, thanks to efforts by visionary winemakers who endeavoured to ensure that their wines would be able to reach the apex of the industry. 

Hosting a wine-and-cheese-themed evening is always a sure-fire success! For a modern take on a cheese tray, seek out Québec cheeses and complementary pairings that stray a bit from the beaten path.

Take a couple of roommates who like beer and chemistry, add a new neighbour with a few business ideas and you get a distillery that loves colourful products.

In March 2020, Quebec’s distilleries massively responded to the governments’ calls for help, producing and distributing hand sanitizer for the healthcare system and essential services.

Heavenly distillery On a country road in Mirabel, a group of knowledgeable amateurs – unanimous in their personal investment in their company – are doing everything they can to deliver high-quality spirits

The spectacle offered by the thousands of apple blossoms in this magnificent town is umatched. A walk to the top of Mont Rougemont allows you to contemplate its extent and understand why it’s nicknamed "the capital of the apple"!

One thing is for sure: No mere virus is going to take down Verger Hemmingford! François Pouliot and Stéphanie Beaudoin have seen some amazing things over the 26 years of existence of their "creative cidery," formerly known under the name La Face cachée de la pomme.