VineRoutes

04/23/2026

From Reggiano and prosciutto to and balsamic vinegar, a four-day journey through Emilia-Romagna reveals why this corner of remains one of the world’s great gastronomic destinations. Take a tour in this latest post by editor Carmelo Giardina.

https://vineroutes.com/a-tour-through-the-parma-food-valley-italy/

04/23/2026

is a reminder that every bottle begins in the vineyard—and few places are feeling the impact more than British Columbia. From extreme freezes to shifting growing conditions, these vintners are confronting climate change head-on, adapting in real time to protect the future of Canadian wine.

As we celebrate Earth Day, we shift our focus to the environment and how climate change is impacting our farmers and our farmlands.

04/22/2026

🚨 ‼️ Premier Doug Ford today reaffirmed that US booze would not be sold in Ontario. Yet VineRoutes found a store in Toronto offloading California wines. 🤨

An insider with the parent company (Loblaws) stated that it had close to $5M worth of Cali wine inventory and had decided to sell it.

While details are sketchy, it does not appear was granted any special permission to sell California wine. An interesting twist that begs many questions.

Stay tuned… 🧐

What are your thoughts on Ontario stores selling California wines? Would you agree or disagree to it?

04/22/2026

in wine isn’t one-size-fits-all. From organic to broader environmental certifications, VineRoutes explores four key markers shaping how today’s wines are grown, made and understood.

For some wine enthusiasts, sustainability can often come across as a complex conversation, but it doesn’t have to be that way.

04/22/2026

🌍🍷 On Earth Day, the conversation around climate change hits closer to home—right down to what’s in our glass.

From the vineyards to the bottle, wine is deeply tied to the health of our planet, and every choice we make as consumers carries weight. Rising temperatures, extreme weather, and shifting growing conditions are already reshaping the wines we love.

In this piece, we revisit five simple yet impactful ways wine drinkers can be part of the solution—because sustainability in wine doesn’t start and end with the producer. It starts with all of us. 🌱

Read, reflect, and sip with intention. 💚
https://vineroutes.com/5-ways-wine-consumers-can-combat-climate-change/

04/21/2026

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What a star-studded lineup of wines! Thanks for putting this event on and for the invite. 🍷

04/20/2026

From Tre Bicchieri tastings to limited-seat masterclasses, this event offers rare access to Italy’s leading producers.

https://vineroutes.com/gambero-rosso-returns-to-toronto-with-italys-top-wines/

04/20/2026

As producers across the Valley and Peninsula zero in on their most distinctive vineyard sites, Lidija Biro demonstrates that single-vineyard wines are reshaping how Canadian wine expresses place—and why it matters.

As winemakers zero in on their most distinctive vineyard sites, single-vineyard wines are reshaping how Canadian wine expresses place.

04/19/2026

Revisit our candid chat with Bill Redelmeier, proprietor of Niagara's Southbrook Vineyards.

I sat down with Bill Redelmeier in the tasting room at his Southbrook Vineyards in beautiful Niagara-on-the-Lake during a warm spring day.

04/18/2026

More than a label, it’s a mindset. 🌱 From vegan-friendly bottles to earth-conscious winemaking, these wines prove that and pleasure can share the same glass.

The term ‘vegan’ refers to the absence of using any animal-derived additives or proteins in the fining and filtering processes of winemaking.

04/18/2026

Does your restaurant have what it takes to be one of our 2026 award winners? 🏆

Designed to celebrate excellence in wine service, curation and hospitality, the VineRoutes Restaurant Awards spotlight Canadian establishments whose wine programs elevate the dining experience.

Application deadline is May 31st. Learn more about the program and apply by following our link in bio 🍽️ 🍷

04/18/2026

It's been a year since Canada pulled US booze off store shelves in one collective sweep. This will no doubt be the year we see whether the current US booze strategy in Canada hits the mark or backfires in our face. Read our report..

As tariffs and retaliation collide, Canada’s spirits industry faces unexpected winners, quiet losers, and governments slow to act.