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I did not consider reviewing other alcoholic beverages when I did my first Canadian Wine Trends analysis for 2021 consumption but am rectifying it by having an article for 2024. In particular, I am covering craft beer, craft cider, and cocktails. In my articles covering wines, the greatest volumes of queries have come from British Columbians, often followed by Quebec. …
Interest in enjoying sparkling wine on a regular basis has been increasing since people started buying prosecco. But there is still Champagne, Cremant, Cava, Franciacorta, pet-nat, and generally termed sparkling wines from the New World. How did sparkling wines capture Canadians’ interest in 2024? I created graphs for various sparkling wine styles using Google Trends. Let’s get into the graphs. …
When it comes to selecting the ideal gift for a party or special occasion, Canadian red wines stand out as a delightful choice that combines quality, versatility, and a touch of patriotism. With our unique characteristics shaped by cooler climates and a growing appreciation for local produce, Canadian red wines offer an exceptional experience that’s worth sharing. Here’s why Canadian…
With COVID affecting us all, both personally and where and how we work, this press release I received about the trends happening in Canadian restaurants by the upcoming Restaurants Canada RC Show 2022 was very interesting. I hope it sparks conversation. ~~~ TORONTO, December 21 2021 – As COVID-19 continues to significantly impact the hospitality industry, how we dine in 2022 continues…
We are all tired of eating at home and many of us are venturing out to eat at restaurants. Here in BC, the digital vaccine card is now mandatory to be shown at restaurants if you want a sit-down meal. Other provinces are having the same requirements for restaurant visits. Below is a press release by Restaurants Canada about their…
Canadian Thanksgiving is going to be very different this year for many of us who are accustomed to getting together with our parents, brothers and sister, and maybe aunts and uncles for dinner. It will be smaller, and may be just you, but you can still enjoy your turkey, ham, or vegan Thanksgiving meal with a glass or two of…
Canada. We are a small wine-producing nation. Other countries like France and Italy dwarf our production. Even regions within a country, like California, outproduce all the wine we make in Canada. But we make wine. I downloaded the XLS wine export sales data for Canada from the Canadian Vintners Association and thought if I put the data on a map…
Did you know that at the Festival Tasting room for the Vancouver International Wine Festival this year there will be 700 wines for you to try? France is the theme country and there will be 42 French wineries pouring their wines for you. This is very exciting as there will be wines from Champagne, Bordeaux, Burgundy, Alsace and more to…
I enjoy reading books. My interests, in particular, are around health & wellness, history, and food & wine. When I can find a fictional book that covers history as a backdrop, and then add in food & wine, that makes me very interested to read it. When I was contacted by Canadian author, M.L.Holton, to read her latest novel “Trillium”…
