The spirit of knowing

Wine, whisky, mescal, even beer can have smoky notes, which pair marvellously with similarly smoky foods. Subtle or intense, smoky notes can come from various sources — all related to how the item or product was made.

Tequila exists in a few variations—but all of them are made using the agave plant. Read on, and learn about this oft-misunderstood libation.

For Loïc Chanut and Michelle Boyer, it was love at first sight... with their vineyard! Ever since, Quebec, too, has fallen in love with this duo and their products!

Are you a fan of both wine and vacationing? Then take a break from your routine by visiting the Okanagan Valley!

Friends have arrived, and generously brought wines and beer to share. To best savour your bottles, here is our guide for perfect pairings all meal long.

The fight over wine corks versus screw caps has spilt a lot of blood in the wine industry. Why have screw caps been such a big success? Do corks still have a future?

Whether sipped while stargazing near the campfire, or shared with friends and family while eating together, Port is always a pleasure to drink.

Elian Da Ros is the most original, congenial representative of this delicious designation in France’s southwest.

Want an intro to whisky? The ITHQ, in conjunction with the SAQ, has two workshops you’ll want to check out!

From the Andes Mountains to the Patagonian plains, the country and its winemaking are constantly pushing the limits and diversifying styles – a definite asset for South America’s main wine producer.

Long considered too hot for wine production, the Maremma region is today home to the Super Tuscans. The secret of their success? Bordeaux grape varieties, a bit better acclimatized to slightly warmer maritime conditions.

Here’s your chance to test your knowledge of the aromas common to certain popular grape varieties.