Wine
The SAQ's The spirit of knowing blog offers you plenty of articles on the world of wine to find out more on grape varieties, vintages, cellaring conditions and much more!
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Are we seeing the end of glass bottles? It started with beer, then ready-to-drink cocktails—now, wine is starting to appear in aluminum cans, too. Are we ready to go all in on this new trend? We spoke about it with two experts for this edition of Fresh!
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In the wake of its overwhelming success with craft beers and pre-mixed cocktails, cans are entering the world of wine and, to our sheer delight, this handy format is increasingly present on store shelves. Discover six canned wines and recipes as light as a summer breeze.
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If the greatness of a vintage is associated with the height of the challenges winegrowers and their teams must overcome during a year, we can say without the shadow of a doubt that 2022 is a great − even grand − vintage of rare complexity.
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When you uncork a bottle, sometimes you smell a fresh sea breeze and other times, you sense warm rays of sunshine—almost as if each wine has its own story to tell about its origins and terroir. Here’s a look at five of the most stunning vineyards and wine regions in the world.
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Whether it’s cocktails at a friend’s, at a picnic or with a light meal, we crave simple, refreshing beverages in the summer. Here are 10 delicious products that will enhance any opportunity to take advantage of the summer sun!
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Flowers are widely considered to be the go-to gift for Mother’s Day. But rather than give a bouquet that won’t last long, why not opt for a floral wine that tastes like spring?
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On a bright, sunny day, everyone wants to come out and play. Why not get together for some wine and cheese? Here are some tips and tricks for planning an outdoor shindig, without breaking a sweat. On your mark, get set, picnic!
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Do you know piquette? In French, the term has often been used to mean plonk or poor quality wine, but it’s actually a slightly tart, low-alcohol drink that’s been gaining popularity in the past few years. We look at the phenomenon in the latest edition of Fresh!
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What do you drink with a hearty bowl of pea soup or some mouth-watering maple ham? We asked Marie-Hélène, a sommelier with both a sweet tooth and a refined palate, to enjoy some good eats at a BYOW sugar shack so she could suggest the best pairings. Here’s what she discovered.
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Fresh is a new series of articles that explores the latest trends in the world of alcohol. To start the year off on the right foot, we asked experts to predict what's in store for us in 2023.
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Sommelière and instructor Gabrielle Plastre offers her best tips to get your taste buds into shape and build up your wine tasting abilities.
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Neither red nor white, orange wine has grown in popularity in the past few years. But what exactly is an orange wine?