Canadian Wine

 

Canada’s wine-making history is relatively short. Beginning in the early 1800s, some of the early European settlers experimented with planting vinifera species from their home country, but these often succombed to vine diseases in the heat and humidity of summers, and froze to death in the frigid winters. However, indigenous grapes could withstand these conditions. European varietals were still being tested, but labrusca and riparia grapes and their hybrids such as Vidal Blanc, Seyval Blanc, Baco Noir, Concord, Niagara, Duchess and Maréchal Foch made up the majority of the wines. Suffice to say, these were not the stuff of global acclaim. 
 
In the early 1900s, Canada saw a sweeping temperance movement that enacted a Prohibition in most of the provinces from 1901 in Prince Edward Island, ending for most of the country in 1930 (Prince Edward Island finally relented in 1948). This had similar consequences and blackmarket equivocations as the American one. 

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  • G. Marquis the Silver Line Single Vineyard Niagara Stone Road Pinot Noir 2010

    Snoothrank: Starting at $18.56

    This Ontario, Canada Pinot Noir is quite dark and brooding - colour-wise - showing a promise of good extraction. The nose is quite pH acidic with elements of "cat's pee" or mouth-puckering wild cranberry juice, or perhaps sour cherry. This acidity cannot be easily shaken from the... Read more

    Wine review by 259386zufrieden 259386 zufrieden


  • All the rain's over this side of the Pacific. Rainiest winter and spring in ... the mountains in the US and Canada that were short of snow, but what's the true story, outthere, in Sonoma and Napa at least

    Forum post in the topic 2012 Growing Season by 125836dmcker 125836 dmcker


  • Open Rose Vqa Canada Vincor International Inc

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    A sweet, off-dry rose typical of cool climate, north american rose. Unlike the classic style rose, the sweetness often masks the beauty of the wine - hiding the soft tannin and floral notes. This rose is too sweet for my liking, as I tend to lean towards French-style rose wines.

    Wine review by king fish


  • Hillebrand Winery Producteur Red Trius 2010

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    Trius from Hillebrand impresses once again. Medium bodied, with lush tannins and warm, dark fruits. It's suspended finish intrigues the senses and warms the soul. Good balance, nice oak, and impressive structure!

    Wine review by king fish


  • Sainte Famille Baco Noir 2005

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    Wonderful wine from the made from the cousin of Pinot Noirs made in Canada. Unfortunately, this bottle didn't hold up due to improper storing temperatures. :(

    Wine review by tabednar


  • Quail's Gate Chardonnay 2008

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    No written review

    Wine review by lizz66


  • After attending IPNC a few years ago I was convinced the Okanagan was a very good Pinot producing region,  I thought the selection of more warm climate varietals was a huge mistake, maybe a marketing ploy.  What I didn't release was the variance in the Okanagan Valley... Read more

    Forum post in the topic Canada's Okanagan Shows Great...


  • No. 99 Wayne Gretzky Estates Unoaked Chardonnay Vqa Niagara Peninsula Vqa 2008

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    No written review

    Wine review by nventure


  • Angels Gate Winery Pinot Noir Vqa 2007

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    Medium ruby. Medium intensity and light bodied. Raspberry and red cherry. Quite earthy and meaty, as well as black pepper notes. High acidity and soft tannins. Burgundian style Pinot Noir. Very good. Drink now.

    Wine review by Matthijs Visser


  • Costco is the largest retailer of wine according to several sources. The only ... Controll Board of Ontario (Canada) and the largest UK supermarket. Volunteer-run www.WineBestBuys.com collects the ratings from all recognised wine critics and the medals from most competitionson their... Read more

    Forum post in the topic Costco Wines


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