A close look at Rioja’s new regulations A close look at Rioja’s new regulations Introduced in 2017, new regulations became official in Rioja as of January 1st, 2019. The biggest changes were around origins. Others included the...
Marsanne: a gem to discover North of 45 Marsanne: a gem to discover North of 45 Pont-de-L’Isère is named after the bridge that crosses the Isère river on the southern edge of the town. There’s little...
Discover the Rhône Valley Discover the Rhône Valley Whether you travel for work or for pleasure, they are some vital elements to make a trip memorable. If you’re going back to a place you love,...
Like a Melody in the Nose Like a Melody in the Nose A trip to the heartland of Prosecco DOCG – reveals wines vivid of the heroically steep hills of their origin and also – prompts an...
Spotlight on Roma & Lazio Emerging Treasures As the tastes for new discoveries in wine and food evolve, the wine regions of Italy – ancient though they may be -...
Adventures in the land of Port In June, ten CAPS sommeliers from across Canada — regional winners all — were flown to Porto, Portugal on an intensive study tour to...
The bounty in the County By Kim Gertler, CAPS Ontario It’s one of Canada’s youngest wine regions — designated as a VQA appellation in 2007 — but...
Nova Scotia wine country Coming Home By Mark DeWolf, CAPS National President Jost Vineyards — Nova Scotia’s largest winery — welcomes tens of...
The Okanagan Valley: beyond the expected A visit to the Okanagan Valley, declared the world’s second most beautiful wine region by USA Today (2014), is full of surprising pleasures. The...
