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Natural wine
Virtually unknown not so long ago, natural wines have found their way into Quebecers’ hearts. What’s behind the rising popularity of these wines without additives?


Varietals
You probably know Cabernet and Sauvignon, but what about Savagnin and Tannat? Dive into the wide world of grape varieties and expand your horizons.


Wine growing regions
Need a little escape? Explore the most beautiful wine regions and discover their climate, main grape varieties, typical dishes and more.
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Traditionally, we steer wine lovers away from certain pairings, like soup for instance. Except that in reality, the craving for a glass of wine trumps the strict rules of specialists . . .
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Are you a hunter? What wines should you target?
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Cold weather? Time to go out on the hunt for mushrooms and their many possible wine pairings.
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Spanish reds have personality, in particular thanks to well-developed grape varieties
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Pairing ideas abound when it comes to sausage. Here’s a way to help you find the right taste-tag match.
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To better understand the wonderful, mysterious world of sherry, here is an introduction to how it is made as well as two suggestions for tasting and pairing.
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Connaissez-vous les vins d’Afrique du Sud? Dans ce pays magnifique, l’histoire viticole remonte à près de 400 ans. Des vins jeunes et qui sont sur nos tables depuis peu de temps.
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Here's the full story on Sauvignon Blanc, the official wine of summer.
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A celebratory flute-filler that’s easy to drink and accessible, Cava is an international favourite that also features exceptional potential.
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Omnipresent in Spain, Tempranillo manifests a different personality reflecting its region of origin; so you may need to switch bottles.
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Exactly what is “natural wine”? An answer to the question that’s causing a lot of debate these days!
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After building a solid reputation as an exporter, Nathalie Bonhomme started creating her own wines out of her respect for Spanish wine and in the spirit of friendship.