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Not all movie lovers can be found in Hollywood every winter—in fact, most occupy a front-row seat at home in order to watch the Academy Awards. Here are a few ideas for setting the tone for your special evening.

Touriga Nacional: It may not ring a bell now, but giving one of Portugal’s lesser-known vintages a try might have you discover your new favourite bottle. Here’s a hint: ever had a glass of Port? Then Touriga Nacional might already be a well-loved favourite!

Created by mixologist Vincent Vaillancourt­-Séguin, these three cocktails showcase the versatility of cider, which can be enjoyed in all its forms (dry, sparkling, sweet, distilled, etc.).

Mulled wine is a bit like winter’s version of sangria—infused with citrus and spices, but served hot instead of on ice. There are many variations, but all are based on a few central ingredients.

Holiday season is the best time of the year for enjoying Champagne and sparkling wine. Festive and chic, sparkling drinks served as an aperitif or for toasting the new year set the tone, plunging guests into the celebratory spirit.

Quebec wines are constantly improving and make for delicious complements to holiday meals. Kathleen McNeil of the Institut de tourisme et d’hôtellerie du Québec (ITHQ) gives us a tour of the highlights.

Of all the world’s grape varieties, the most celebrated must be Cabernet Sauvignon. It’s a grape that pleases amateur wine enthusiasts and experts alike, since it creates very interesting wines at all price points. Definitely worth rediscovering!

Cava is made with the same traditional method used to create Champagne, but has its own distinct personality. It’s also both delicious and reasonably priced.

Have you heard about hygge? This Danish concept, focusing on sharing the small pleasures of daily life.

We love it! A very trendy recipe with a very North American flair, this recipe is simple to make in the oven or on the BBQ.

Summer is the perfect time to bring together wines and grilled meats, papillotes and kebabs, cooked right on your own BBQ. Here are several suggestions for combining meat and wine.

Traditionally, we steer wine lovers away from certain pairings, like soup for instance. Except that in reality, the craving for a glass of wine trumps the strict rules of specialists . . .