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At the end of the 19th century, a temperance movement was born in the United States, in Canada, and even here in Québec. It was a very simple idea: limit, if not abolish, the sale and consumption of alcohol.

The year 2020 served as a reminder of how important it is to support the local economy and talent. After Quebec wines and spirits, it’s now time for cream liqueurs to rise to the top! Versatile and delicious, these liqueurs can be enjoyed on the rocks, in a cocktail or coffee, or with your favourite desserts.

Since 2011, the SAQ has made food assistance its major cause. Year after year, initiatives are launched to raise funds that are redistributed to 19 Moissons and nearly 1 200 community-based organizations across Québec.

If the past year has taught us anything, it’s that we should find joy in life’s small pleasures and appreciate the simple everyday moments. Each day brings its own colour and special times that deserve to be celebrated.

What happens to the bottles we sell matters to us today, as it has for more than 30 years. Actually, the SAQ was one of the companies that brought curbside recycling to Quebec in 1991. And in the years since, we’ve increased our initiatives and partnerships and invested more than $150 million in collection and recycling.

In celebration of the SAQ’s 100th, the prolific and talented mixologist Patrice Plante, Monsieur Cocktail, created a festive cocktail that’s 100% local!

Thursday, March 25, 2021. Emblematic Golden State castle, Montelena is closely linked to the history and reputation of Napa wines thanks to the victory of its Chardonnay in the famous 1976 Judgment of Paris. Don't miss this unique tasting in the company of Bo Barrett, son of the founder!

Winemakers do not work alone. There’s a whole slew of professions involved in the wine business. Here are a few that might not necessarily immediately come to mind…

When getting ready to sit down for a meal, choosing the right wine can really make your culinary creations shine.

The locavore movement is thriving, and mixologists can’t get enough of homemade syrups. Experimenting exhaustively, they concoct bar mixes and flavoured syrups – with raspberries, honey, lemon and other seasonal ingredients – as they reinvent our favourite cocktail classics. The possibilities are almost infinite and so easy to prepare!

For a one-of-a-kind brunch, try our waffle recipes and perfect pairing ideas!

Tucked between the Apennines and the Adriatic in Italy’s northeast, there’s still a lot to learn in the way of wines from this region, although we already know quite a bit about local gastronomy.