The spirit of knowing
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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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The land of Cabernet and Merlot, the Bordeaux region also makes excellent white wines that are too often overshadowed by its reds.
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To show off Italy’s dizzying wine diversity, what’s more perfect than a little tour of three of the country’s winemaking regions? Here’s to a quick sip of Italy, from Alpine peaks to sloping coastal regions.
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To understand the spirit of Spanish wine growers and their greatest wines, you have to keep two things in mind: the weather and the oak. Barrel aging has been a key part of the Spanish style for two centuries, with a balance that has changed a lot in the last thirty years.
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A few years ago, in order to showcase the quality and potential of its wines, the Chianti Classico region created a new appellation: Gran Selezione.
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Vintners, oenologists, cellar masters, distillers and winegrowers are inevitably in the highest ranks when you’re talking about wines and spirits. However, there is an essential figure, often ignored, in the production of wine and fine alcohols: the cooper
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Rhône is one region with two very distinct cepages. Here’s a quick look at what makes its wine so unique.
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Alsatian wine is known for its complex yet favourable geology. Here’s a guide to deciphering and savouring the region.
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Santorini is overwhelmingly beautiful. Perched on a volcano that looks as though it could crumble into the Aegean Sea at any given moment, the Cyclades Island is often a destination for newlyweds looking for breathtaking photos. Cyclades also beckons for wine lovers who have a serious crush on Assyrtiko grapes!
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There's more than just reds in Bordeaux—discover the region's whites, starting with Graves.
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Far from apothecaries or laboratories, absinthe has become a sophisticated yet accessible product, used equally in cocktails and cooking.
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When you’re hosting a dinner at home, it’s easy to decide which wine to open with your meal—everyone is eating the same thing!
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When it comes to wine and food pairing, Burgundy is full of opportunities!