Savour Quality from Europe: Tuscany’s Wine and Olive Oil Icons Find New Fans in Canada October 2025 [Vancouver, BC] Canadians are falling in love with the real taste of Tuscany as testimonial of the European quality. This year, two of the most respected European producer groups, the Consorzio Vino Nobile di Montepulciano and the Associazione Produttori Olivicoli Toscani (APOT), are sharing their story through the European Union–funded campaign Savor Quality from Europe. The campaign celebrates craftsmanship, authenticity, and sustainability by connecting Canadians with the winemakers and olive growers who represent the heart of European culture. Why Canada’s Falling for European Products Canada is becoming one of the most exciting destinations for premium European food and wine. Consumers here want products that tell a story: where they come from, who makes them, and why they matter. The Consorzio Vino Nobile di Montepulciano and APOT see that as a perfect match for

Afternoon Brief, May 16th

Windsor Winery Owner Accused of Years of Childhood Sexual Assault by His Sister in Lawsuit: The owner of a prominent Sonoma County winery is accused of sexually assaulting his sister over years when they were both children in a lawsuit in San Francisco County court...

Afternoon Brief, May 30th

Tribe Taps Sonoma County Wineries, Farms to Save Russian River Water: The Pomo Indians' tribal leader is spearheading a major grant-funded, multi-million-dollar, drought-resistant water capture plan. He hopes it will spark interest from Healdsburg-area wineries and farms in a 7,000-acre area to help with the water supply...

As the calendar brings warmer weather and Americans continue to self-quarantine, the vision of a “return to normal” is changing day-by-day. The shelter-in-place orders have spiked new trends for in-home wine tasting and virtual happy hours across the country. As the summer months approach, the continued practice of social distancing could have people limiting future get-togethers to backyards, decks and patios. When the country unites to remember this unique moment in time and celebrate the future, this is a unique chance for you to attract new fans to your wines, connecting them over a perfectly chilled bottle. Is your wine ready for this opportunity? Can its label survive the ice bucket challenge? How a wine label performs when a bottle is placed in an ice bucket is of supreme importance. In most cases, when you place a bottle in ice, water begins seeping into the paper label causing deterioration within 30 seconds to five minutes. The result? Labels lose their aesthetic appeal a