The spirit of knowing

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.

From October 11 to 15, at the Institut de tourisme et d'hôtellerie du Québec (ITHQ), the 30th edition of Sélections Mondiales des Vins Canada will take place. Are you familiar with this major event?

This much-adored Japanese specialty deserves a wine that will bring out the flavours of each delectable roll.

Winner of Quebec, Canada and Americas titles, Pier-Alexis Soulière will represent Le Clan restaurant and the country at the ASI Competition For The Best Sommelier Of The World which will take place in Paris from February 7 to 12. Let’s meet an enthusiast on a mission.

The Jeanjean family has been cultivating vines in the Languedoc region for 6 generations. Today, they are at the head of several vineyards in the area and produce a variety of wines, all of which provide a great deal of pleasure. Discover the wines of the Languedoc through this great family history.

Long in the shadow of Italy's great regions, Puglia is increasingly attracting attention thanks to its spectacular beach coastline, its gastronomy rooted in tradition and the quality of its wines. Follow us on this journey through the history, land and wines of Puglia.

Neither red nor white, orange wine has grown in popularity in the past few years. But what exactly is an orange wine?

Rare are the regions whose name alone inspires pleasure and conviviality. Far from robust wines or wines made up by wood, here the cuvées express with authenticity the nuances of a unique vineyard. Welcome to Beaujolais, a terroir playground for a new generation of committed winegrowers.

Head sommelier of restaurants H3, Le Coureur des Bois and La Cabane du Coureur, Hugo Duchesne will be Quebec and Canada’s representative at the Best Sommelier of the Americas contest from February 16 to 19. We meet with the recipient of the most recent Quebec title before his departure for Chile!

With its vast array of styles and nuances, rum can also find a place of choice along various dishes and various moments of the meal, from starter to sweets.

Honey, an essential ingredient in the production of honey wine, is rich in tradition. Over time, several nations have attributed remarkable powers to it. Today, Quebec artisans have kept most of this heritage to offer a range of delicious honey-based products.

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).