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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.

Interview with an optimist preparing to receive visitors at his Dunham bucolic vineyard.

The first cider producers in Quebec go back to... New France. We owe them to Norman settlers, for whom production was a common thing. The first orchards were planted in Québec City and Île d’Orléans, followed by the Sulpicians in Montreal. 

For the Bouchards, the creation of a distillery inspired by the boreal forest started with family tradition and a few secret stills.

In Saint-Hyacinthe, Jonathan Robin uses a still like no other in the world to distill alcohol with fresh aromas, using a revolutionary process.