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Montreal, August 29, 2024

There’s a sense of urgency in the air; that of enjoying every remaining moment of the sunny season. Hold on to a bubble and fly away on a world tour of well-known and popular sparkling wines to celebrate each ray with friends.

You know when it’s still technically summer but also, it’s September? It can get tricky. Days are hot, but nights get chilly and you’re confused about what to wear, and what to eat. But when it comes to wines, Austria is the answer to the changeover.

Once again, the SAQ is a partner of the Montréal Pride Festival, which will be celebrating diversity, inclusion and peace from August 1 to 11 in Montreal. For the occasion, we met with two restaurant personalities who are very involved in the community to get their perspective on the evolution of the 2SLGBTQIA+ scene in recent years.

May we offer you a drink suggestion? We’ve got ideas for all your plans, including doing sweet nothing. Paloma, herb and tonic, watermelon-jalapeno margarita and more! Find the best ideas to chill on hot summer days on the patio.

Looking to get away this summer? Set your sights on Portugal and its famous white wines, which could not be more appropriate for hot days of summer sipping and chilling. Fans of reds will also find their match with two grill-friendly wines.

On my way to Vignoble Cortellino in Saint-Urbain-Premier in the Montérégie region, I was expecting to be immersed in Italian tradition. Instead, I got a taste of the Quebec terroir done differently.

Because summer and the holidays that come with go by way too quickly, we want to savour every inch of the season. To keep things fuss-free and to be ready for any occasion, we’ve got 6 ready-to-enjoy products perfect for the park, campsite or terrace. Sangria, margarita, rosé: Tastes like summer!

Whether it's eating ice cream from the tub, going to a restaurant or cooking a dish that's just the right amount of exaggeration, small daily pleasures often involve food and drinks. If you're looking for you’re daily treat, let us show you how to add some sparkle to your day.

Volcanic wines have been a hot trend for the last few years. But are these vintages produced in proximity to volcanoes that much different from other wines, or is it all just smoke and mirrors? We spoke with some experts to find out.

Ever think Father's Day was deliberately positioned in the middle of barbecue season? We're throwing it out there, along with suggestions for raising a glass to your grill master, to the one who has a solution to everything and who would come get you at the ends of the earth. Come hell or high shark-infested water.

You naturally serve your white and rosé wine chilled, but did you know that many red wines can also benefit from a little ice bath to counter hot summer days? Spotlight on a refreshing trend.