All content columns

Montréal, August 22, 2023

If Mother Nature took us on a little rollercoaster this summer, the sunny season is far from over: Technically, it lasts well into September and the most beautiful days are (hopefully) yet to come. So, grab a bubbly and a basket and enjoy every picnic moment.

Growing season is officially upon us! And this year, the focus is on fresh herbs—those powerful little bombs of flavour and freshness that can elevate your dishes and your drinks. To celebrate, we propose three herbaceous cocktail recipes that use the aromatics in your garden.

The Eastern Townships, with Mount Shefford as a backdrop, is where the Bourassa brothers harvest some 2,500,000 litres of maple water per year, and where they nurture their second passion—the distillery.

Right by the Quebec-Vermont border, 80 km south of Montreal, there’s a winery steeped in history located in the town of Dunham—Domaine des Côtes d’Ardoise. It’s considered to be the oldest active commercial vineyard in Quebec and stands out through its gardens, historical buildings and impressive art exhibit. And it’s where Henry-Alain Drocourt offers tastings of the estate’s wines.

At the heart of Sainte-Cécile-de-Milton is an orchard teeming with life—Cidrerie Milton. Fourth-generation owner Marc-Antoine Lasnier is the one steering this impressive outfit that continues to surprise and delight us.

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!

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.

Thanks to its fine, racy wines, 120-year history, unique expertise and fondness for gastronomy, the Willm estate has won awards and praise from a loyal following. Discover three Willm wines for your table this summer.

This much-adored Japanese specialty deserves a wine that will bring out the flavours of each delectable roll.

In the latest edition of Fresh, we pop the cork on a bubbly new trend: sparkling wines! And who better to guide us than Monsieur Bulles himself? Heads up, it’s gonna pop!

To help you make the most of the Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day long weekend, here are 6 delicious ready-to-drink cocktails that offer a local take on an international classic. Whether you’re hanging out on your balcony or in your neighbour’s backyard, go all out and enjoy a Product of Québec.