White Wine

Many believe that Alsatian wines are sweet and mild. But is that fact or fiction?

Jura is place unto itself. An oddball of French wine regions. There’s plenty of Chardonnay and Pinot for those looking something more familiar, but above all, it’s the realm of Poulsard, Trousseau and, especially, Savagnin.

Tasting a wine is about more than just putting the glass to your mouth. You have to use both your mind and your senses, along with a meditative thoughtfulness.

Crowned Best Sommelier in Canada last September, Toqué!’s sommelier now aims to conquer the Americas during a competition that will take place in Montreal. Here’s a closer look at the cheerful competitor.

SAQ answers your questions

Organic, biodynamic, and more recently natural wines are far more than a trend; they are more popular than ever and we totally understand the increasing infatuation. Let’s look at why people are (happily) getting back to nature.

The vintage represents the year the grapes for a particular wine were harvested. But how can you determine the quality of a wine’s production? Here are a few tips for understanding the meaning of vintages.

Pop the bubbly and discover the perfect pairings for each taste tag!

Describing Aussie winemaking in just a few lines is tricky. The offer down under is more diverse than ever and behind us are the days of the monolithic full-bodied Australian wine. Recent years have ushered in new quality-focussed producers, and lately they’ve been taking a much more balanced approach to the craft.

White wine is popular in Quebec again, and how fortunate for Alsace — it’s their speciality. With an age-old winemaking tradition, the region proposes an exceptional offering of grapes that spring forth from a dizzying variety of terroirs.

How can you decant true from false? Take our entertaining quiz!

Increasingly popular screw caps versus traditional cork stoppers—which is the best way to seal wine?