Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Sparkling Wine Events”
ProWein 2025 in Düsseldorf did not disappoint! As the largest and most influential wine trade fair in the world, it provided an unparalleled opportunity to taste exceptional wines, reconnect with producers, and discover new gems from around the globe. This year, we had the pleasure of immersing ourselves in an effervescent journey through diverse sparkling wine regions—and we couldn’t wait to share some of our highlights.
Some experiences are truly unforgettable, and our recent weekend in New York City was one for the books! We had the absolute pleasure of attending two spectacular Champagne-focused events that left us bubbling with excitement—an intimate tasting with Champagne Tarlant at Barbuto and an effervescent Apero hosted by La Fête du Champagne NYC.
If you’re a Chardonnay lover, the International Cool Climate Chardonnay Celebration (i4C) is the place to be! This year’s event was nothing short of spectacular, bringing together producers and enthusiasts from around the world to celebrate the versatility and brilliance of this beloved grape. From deep dives into climate change and winemaking techniques to exclusive tastings and unforgettable winery visits, here’s a recap of our incredible i4C 2024 experience.
If there’s one thing that can make a Canadian winter feel extra special, it’s Icewine—and the 2023 Niagara Icewine Festival delivered a spectacular celebration of this sweet, golden nectar. From exclusive tastings to creative cocktails and a breathtaking gala at Niagara Falls, the weekend was a true showcase of Niagara’s world-class VQA Icewine.
The International Cool Climate Chardonnay Celebration (i4C) is always a highlight on the Wine Country Ontario calendar, and this year’s event was extra special—it marked the long-awaited return of in-person celebrations! Over the course of a jam-packed weekend, we immersed ourselves in the world of cool-climate Chardonnay, experiencing world-class wines, exceptional food, and insightful discussions with top winemakers and industry experts.
After two years of postponements, we were beyond excited to finally take part in the ICCWS, which took place in the Niagara Region and was hosted at Brock University’s Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute (CCOVI). This multi-day conference brought together world-class winemakers, researchers, and industry professionals to discuss the latest advances in viticulture, winemaking, business, and sustainability for cool-climate wines.
We recently had the pleasure of attending the 2019 International Cool Climate Chardonnay Celebration (i4C), which ran from July 19-21, 2019 in beautiful Wine Country Ontario. With three days of signature events all focused on what some may consider the noblest of white wine grape varieties (sorry Riesling!), i4C brings Chardonnay to the forefront, giving it the spotlight it deserves. The ABC (“Anything But Chardonnay”) days, which manifested themselves in response to the oak chip butter bomb boxes of yesteryear, are long behind us. And it would not be summer in Wine Country Ontario without the opportunity to dive deep into …
We had the absolute pleasure of attending the launch of Moët-Hennessy’s Luxury Discovery Suite at the Summerhill LCBO in Toronto last week. A brand new pop-up experience that’s the first of it’s kind in the world! Now before we get into the details of our experience (and what you’ll find when you visit) we would like to be up front: it’s incredible. 😍
If there’s one thing we love, it’s sparkling wine. We could talk your ear off about the diversity of the category, and not to mention blog about it all day long. If you’ve seen some of our ventures with the Sparkling Winos project – like, our Sparkling Wine Map of Ontario – you’d have noticed that not only are we passionate about bubbly, but we’re totally enamoured with what’s happening in our own backyard. So, it was with immense pleasure, excitement and gratitude that we took on hosting duties for Wine Country Ontario’s VQA Into the Bubbles event on September 26, 2018!
It’s the most wonderful time of the year in Wine Country Ontario… harvest season! And this year, we have lots to celebrate, as 2018 marks 30 years of VQA (the Vitners Quality Alliance, the provincial regulatory authority that administers Ontario’s wine appellation system) and 25 years of the iconic Food & Drink Magazine. And this past week, we had the incredible opportunity to celebrate these milestones with local winemakers, representatives from the VQA, LCBO staff, the Food & Drink dream team, and some of the magazine’s super fans at an intimate dinner. One of the best parts about Ontario is …