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Renowned for its bright whites, the Vinho Verde region produces refreshing and versatile vintages that are a brilliant complement to the local gastronomic specialities. Discover five Portuguese dishes that pair perfectly with your favourite.

For Institut de tourisme et d’hôtellerie du Québec (ITHQ) professor Pasquale Vari, the holidays are a time for bringing traditions and memories to life.

The growing trend surrounding natural wines seems to wrap its curiosity around cloudy ciders, too. Priding a back-to-basics approach to fully let the raw material express its true nature while innovating in techniques and product, cloudy cider is gaining in popularity, fans and notoriety.

In recent years, crème de menthe has been more popular than ever in the world of spirits in Québec. Not familiar with mint cream? Read on to discover this minty-sweet and refreshing liqueur.

Its name evokes the nobility, the prestigious castles, the cradle of some of the greatest wines in the world. The mythical wine region of Bordeaux and particularly the Médoc vineyard, located on its left bank, is among the best known on the entire wine planet and yet, it seems to intimidate with the history and rankings that have made its glory. But are you sure you know this region well?

Looking to offer your hosts an original gift at your next Holiday dinner party? Skip the ubiquitous box of chocolates and give them a homemade present they’ll never forget. Here are three amazing ideas that’ll please any foodie!

Thanksgiving is all about getting together and spending time with the people who mean the most to us. For the perfect wines to toast and give thanks, turn to Boisset la Famille des Grands Vins and its broad selection.

Chenin Blanc is native to the Loire Valley. Even today, it is ubiquitous in its region of origin, where it produces dry, mellow, syrupy and sparkling whites. Appreciated for its freshness, it has conquered many producing countries, from Canada to South Africa.

Syrah is a French grape variety originating from the northern part of the Rhône valley. Due to its aromatic richness and intensity, its production has spread to the southern coasts of the Rhône as well as to Languedoc, Spain, Australia, the United States, Argentina and Chile, where the cool nights and hot and humid days contribute to its development

Known for producing some of the most coveted white wines in the world, Chardonnay is a grape native to the village of the same name in the Mâconnais sub-region in Burgundy. Internationally renowned, it is the source of the great white wines of Burgundy, but has conquered many wine-producing countries including the United States (California), Australia, Chile and Canada.

Sangiovese owes its fame to the great wines of Tuscany, famous since the Middle Ages. It is widespread throughout the Italian peninsula, and its cherry and spice scents come in several styles depending on where it is grown. It is now found in temperate regions of California where it manages to express all the finesse of its aromas.

Sauvignon is a grape native to the Gironde and the Loire, in France (two regions which claim its origin). It produces very distinctive wines with great freshness where fruity and herbaceous notes intermingle. Besides France, it has adapted wonderfully well to New Zealand, Chile and the United States (California).