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Think you know moscato? Cadgal is changing the conversation
Think you know moscato? Cadgal is changing the conversation
In the hills of Piedmont, a small producer is redefining Moscato d'Asti with old-vine fruit, limestone terroir and an almost-lost aging tradition.
Laura Catena: The Modern Matriarch of Argentine Wine — Leah Spooner - Wine
Laura Catena: The Modern Matriarch of Argentine Wine — Leah Spooner - Wine
Wine writer Leah Spooner interviews 4th generation vintner Dr. Laura Catena in honour of International Women's Day and Women's History Month. They discuss how to overcome obstacles in the wine industry for women, and the strides Wines of Argentina is making.
Things to Know T.O. – CTV News Toronto – CP24 – CTV 2
Things to Know T.O. – CTV News Toronto – CP24 – CTV 2
Things to Know T.O. shines a spotlight on local businesses across the GTA and shares the things you need to know every Saturday morning on CTV Toronto and CP24.
Wineries - Wines of British Columbia
Wineries - Wines of British Columbia
Discover BC Wineries British Columbia is home to a vibrant collection of wineries across nine distinct regions, from intimate, small-batch producers to grand estates with extensive cellars of exceptional wines....
Cozy by the Fire NSWS Dinner
Cozy by the Fire NSWS Dinner
A North Shore Wine Society Dinner by Chef Darwin Bell.Comfort food, charcuterie, preserves, and winter wines from deep in the cellar.
Rose All the Way: 6 Perfect Picks for Valentine's Day, plus the perfect pairings — Leah Spooner - Wine
Rose All the Way: 6 Perfect Picks for Valentine's Day, plus the perfect pairings — Leah Spooner - Wine
From crisp and dry, to beautfiully bubbly, discover my top 6 rose picks for Valentine's Day - perfect for date night, gifting, or celebrating love with a delicious pour.
Year in Review: The bottles that moved us in 2025
Year in Review: The bottles that moved us in 2025
Year in Review: VineRoutes editors share their most powerful, personal, and meaningful wine moments of the past year.
Adding Sparkle to the Holiday Season with Wines of the Loire — Leah Spooner - Wine
Adding Sparkle to the Holiday Season with Wines of the Loire — Leah Spooner - Wine
Explore Loire Valley sparkling wines like Cremant de Loire and Vouvray - affordable, elegant French bubbles for the holiday season, plus, festive food pairings.
2025 Holiday Gift Guide for Wine Lovers: Best Wine Gifts for Every Budget — Leah Spooner - Wine
2025 Holiday Gift Guide for Wine Lovers: Best Wine Gifts for Every Budget — Leah Spooner - Wine
5 Classic Wine Cocktails Making a Comeback: Timeless Recipes You Need to Try — Leah Spooner - Wine
5 Classic Wine Cocktails Making a Comeback: Timeless Recipes You Need to Try — Leah Spooner - Wine
Explore 5 classic wine cocktails making a comeback. Learn the recipes and tips from wine professionals on how to mix these revived favourites for any occasion.
Andreas Kubach MW on Mesta: Organic, Sustainable & Unoaked Spanish Wines Explained — Leah Spooner - Wine
Andreas Kubach MW on Mesta: Organic, Sustainable & Unoaked Spanish Wines Explained — Leah Spooner - Wine
In this Q&A, Andreas Kubach MW reveals the philosophy behind Mesta's organic and sustainable Spanish wines, focusing on purity, terroir, and unoaked freshness.
From music to wine: Deborah Cox’s new chapter with ‘Kazaisu’
From music to wine: Deborah Cox’s new chapter with ‘Kazaisu’
Leah Spooner sits down with celebrated performer Deborah Cox to talk music, family, and her inspiring new journey into the world of wine.
Elevating a Classic Pairing with Roero DOCG and Italian Salumi— Leah Spooner - Wine
Elevating a Classic Pairing with Roero DOCG and Italian Salumi— Leah Spooner - Wine
Discover how Roero DOCG wines pair beautifully with Italy's finest salumi. An expert's take on flavour, balance, and Piedmont's true harmony of agricultural delights.
Sisters Run: How Elena Brooks Blends Grit, Grace, and Great Wine — Leah Spooner - Wine
Sisters Run: How Elena Brooks Blends Grit, Grace, and Great Wine — Leah Spooner - Wine
OpenTable - NSWS Hunter’s Dinner
OpenTable - NSWS Hunter’s Dinner
7 Best Thanksgiving Wines Under $25 (2025 Guide) — Leah Spooner - Wine
7 Best Thanksgiving Wines Under $25 (2025 Guide) — Leah Spooner - Wine
Discover 7 delicious and affordable wines under $25 to pair perfectly with your Thanksgiving meal. Crowd-pleasing picks for turkey, sides & more!
Mixed Wine Subscription Boxes | Wine Club Canada
Mixed Wine Subscription Boxes | Wine Club Canada
Tenute Tomasella: Organic Wines, History & High-Tech Viticulture — Leah Spooner - Wine
Tenute Tomasella: Organic Wines, History & High-Tech Viticulture — Leah Spooner - Wine
Explore Tenute Tomasella's organic winemaking, rich cross-regional history, wine pairings, and how their hybrid robot is transforming sustainable viticulture.
Women Build Retreat 2025 – Habitat for Humanity | Peterborough & Kawartha Region
Women Build Retreat 2025 – Habitat for Humanity | Peterborough & Kawartha Region
Women are builders. We build homes, careers, confidence, friendships – and each other. Women Build Retreat is BACK! Join us October 3–5, 2025 at beautiful Camp Timberlane in the Haliburton Highlands…
Celebrate Port Wine Day with Fonseca White Port: Tasting Tips and Easy Cocktail Recipe — Leah Spooner - Wine
Celebrate Port Wine Day with Fonseca White Port: Tasting Tips and Easy Cocktail Recipe — Leah Spooner - Wine
Discover how to celebrate Port Wine Day with Fronseca White Port. Learn how to sip it like a pro, mix an easy cocktail, and explore the heritage of this unique Portuguese wine.
Discover Chenin Blanc: Loire Valley's Star Grape & Top 3 Appellations — Leah Spooner - Wine
Discover Chenin Blanc: Loire Valley's Star Grape & Top 3 Appellations — Leah Spooner - Wine
Filling in the Blanc: Discovering the Whites of Cotes du Rhone — Leah Spooner - Wine
Filling in the Blanc: Discovering the Whites of Cotes du Rhone — Leah Spooner - Wine
North Shore Wine Society
North Shore Wine Society
From Niagara to the global stage: Two Sisters Vineyards wins gold at Decanter World Wine Awards — Leah Spooner - Wine
From Niagara to the global stage: Two Sisters Vineyards wins gold at Decanter World Wine Awards — Leah Spooner - Wine
Mommas Kitchen
Mommas Kitchen
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OpenTable - Choose a time for your experience
OpenTable - Choose a time for your experience
Bertani: Timeless Excellence by wine writer Leah Spooner — Leah Spooner - Wine
Bertani: Timeless Excellence by wine writer Leah Spooner — Leah Spooner - Wine
Louis Latour Grand Cru Tasting & WineryHistory | Burgundy Wine — Leah Spooner - Wine
Louis Latour Grand Cru Tasting & WineryHistory | Burgundy Wine — Leah Spooner - Wine
Olianas Winery & The BioIntegrale Method: A Natural Approach to Cannonau Wine — Leah Spooner - Wine
Olianas Winery & The BioIntegrale Method: A Natural Approach to Cannonau Wine — Leah Spooner - Wine
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Malbec World Day: History, Tasting Guide & Best Value Wines — Leah Spooner - Wine
Malbec World Day: History, Tasting Guide & Best Value Wines — Leah Spooner - Wine
Discover three affordable Greek wines that will elevate your wine night. Plus, Greek food pairings — Leah Spooner - Wine
Discover three affordable Greek wines that will elevate your wine night. Plus, Greek food pairings — Leah Spooner - Wine
Explore the best red wines from South Africa with expert reviews by Leah Spooner. — Leah Spooner - Wine
Explore the best red wines from South Africa with expert reviews by Leah Spooner. — Leah Spooner - Wine
Canadian wine isn’t a substitute - it’s a standout. Vineroutes article by wine expert Leah Spooner — Leah Spooner - Wine
Canadian wine isn’t a substitute - it’s a standout. Vineroutes article by wine expert Leah Spooner — Leah Spooner - Wine
Exploring Cool-Climate Cabernet Franc: From Prince Edward County to the Loire Valley and Mendoza — Leah Spooner - Wine
Exploring Cool-Climate Cabernet Franc: From Prince Edward County to the Loire Valley and Mendoza — Leah Spooner - Wine
Chateau Pesquié : Family tradition thrives with a rising region - Cotes du Ventoux AOC, Rhone — Leah Spooner - Wine
Chateau Pesquié : Family tradition thrives with a rising region - Cotes du Ventoux AOC, Rhone — Leah Spooner - Wine
5 Canadian Wines for Valentine’s Day: Perfect Pairings with Delicious Dishes — Leah Spooner - Wine
5 Canadian Wines for Valentine’s Day: Perfect Pairings with Delicious Dishes — Leah Spooner - Wine
Swartland is South Africa’s newest “it” wine region : 4 bottles that prove why — Leah Spooner - Wine — Leah Spooner - Wine
Swartland is South Africa’s newest “it” wine region : 4 bottles that prove why — Leah Spooner - Wine — Leah Spooner - Wine
3 Reasons why you should drink Port — Leah Spooner - Wine
3 Reasons why you should drink Port — Leah Spooner - Wine
5 Quality Wines Under $25 — Leah Spooner - Wine
5 Quality Wines Under $25 — Leah Spooner - Wine
15 gift ideas in A Holiday Gift Guide for Wine Lovers 2024 — Leah Spooner - Wine
15 gift ideas in A Holiday Gift Guide for Wine Lovers 2024 — Leah Spooner - Wine
A Staricase to Success for Zuccardi Valle de Uco — Leah Spooner - Wine
A Staricase to Success for Zuccardi Valle de Uco — Leah Spooner - Wine
A-list Artisans: Dan Sullivan and the rise of Rosehall Run by Leah Spooner - Vineroutes — Leah Spooner - Wine
A-list Artisans: Dan Sullivan and the rise of Rosehall Run by Leah Spooner - Vineroutes — Leah Spooner - Wine
5 favourite cocktails of 2024 — Leah Spooner - Wine
5 favourite cocktails of 2024 — Leah Spooner - Wine
Judgement of Kingston 2024 recap from returning wine judge Leah Spooner — Leah Spooner - Wine
Judgement of Kingston 2024 recap from returning wine judge Leah Spooner — Leah Spooner - Wine
Eduardo Chadwick : Celebrating 20 years of Chilean fine wine recognition — Leah Spooner - Wine
Eduardo Chadwick : Celebrating 20 years of Chilean fine wine recognition — Leah Spooner - Wine
'DRINK CHILE' WINE FESTIVAL 2024
'DRINK CHILE' WINE FESTIVAL 2024
A tasting with Frank Family Vineyards. — Leah Spooner - Wine
A tasting with Frank Family Vineyards. — Leah Spooner - Wine
Bodega Garzon - Plunging Roots Ascend Great Heights by Leah Spooner. Leah Spooner - Wine — Leah Spooner - Wine
Bodega Garzon - Plunging Roots Ascend Great Heights by Leah Spooner. Leah Spooner - Wine — Leah Spooner - Wine
Fall in love with good wine and good times at Karlo Estates Winery in Prince Edward County — Leah Spooner - Wine
Fall in love with good wine and good times at Karlo Estates Winery in Prince Edward County — Leah Spooner - Wine
The revival of the Grange of Prince Edward - A Q&A by C — Leah Spooner - Wine
The revival of the Grange of Prince Edward - A Q&A by C — Leah Spooner - Wine
Wine & Water event – October 26th - Watersheds Canada – Work, Live & Play in Healthy Lakes and Rivers
Wine & Water event – October 26th - Watersheds Canada – Work, Live & Play in Healthy Lakes and Rivers
HOME | Womenbuildretreat
HOME | Womenbuildretreat
Caymus-Suisun : The Wagner family expands the Caymus brand with a new winery in the Suisun Valley — Leah Spooner - Wine
Caymus-Suisun : The Wagner family expands the Caymus brand with a new winery in the Suisun Valley — Leah Spooner - Wine
Schatz Winery : A bright beacon for the emerging Huron Shores region — Leah Spooner - Wine
Schatz Winery : A bright beacon for the emerging Huron Shores region — Leah Spooner - Wine
Attems Winery : A blessed terroir between mountains and sea — Leah Spooner - Wine
Attems Winery : A blessed terroir between mountains and sea — Leah Spooner - Wine
Are hybrid grapes Canada’s unsung hero? Plus, 10 top bottles to try — Leah Spooner - Wine
Are hybrid grapes Canada’s unsung hero? Plus, 10 top bottles to try — Leah Spooner - Wine
Roll out the red carpet for summer with these three wines — Leah Spooner - Wine
Roll out the red carpet for summer with these three wines — Leah Spooner - Wine
An evening with Gonzalez Byass wine and spirit company, from foundation to future. Sherry and wine — Leah Spooner - Wine
An evening with Gonzalez Byass wine and spirit company, from foundation to future. Sherry and wine — Leah Spooner - Wine
Wines of South Africa - Finding the "Good" Wine by Wine Expert and Writer Leah Spooner — Leah Spooner - Wine
Wines of South Africa - Finding the "Good" Wine by Wine Expert and Writer Leah Spooner — Leah Spooner - Wine
Experience Dobbin Estate, by wine writer and communicator Leah Spooner of Leah Spooner - Wine — Leah Spooner - Wine
Experience Dobbin Estate, by wine writer and communicator Leah Spooner of Leah Spooner - Wine — Leah Spooner - Wine
English wine : Beyond Bubbles. English wine is warming up to a style beyond bubbles. — Leah Spooner - Wine
English wine : Beyond Bubbles. English wine is warming up to a style beyond bubbles. — Leah Spooner - Wine
Good Vibes, Good Wine — Leah Spooner - Wine
Good Vibes, Good Wine — Leah Spooner - Wine
A Provincial Review: Taste Ontario! 2024 — Leah Spooner - Wine
A Provincial Review: Taste Ontario! 2024 — Leah Spooner - Wine
William Fevre : A Taste of Chablis — Leah Spooner - Wine
William Fevre : A Taste of Chablis — Leah Spooner - Wine
Paint and Pinot Weekend
Paint and Pinot Weekend
Élevage: A gastronomic celebration of County culture — Leah Spooner - Wine
Élevage: A gastronomic celebration of County culture — Leah Spooner - Wine
Champagne: 5 top bottles for moments that deserve extra sparkle — Leah Spooner - Wine
Champagne: 5 top bottles for moments that deserve extra sparkle — Leah Spooner - Wine
Élevage Winter Wine Festival
Élevage Winter Wine Festival
Finca Decero : A Slate View — Leah Spooner - Wine
Finca Decero : A Slate View — Leah Spooner - Wine
A Bouquet of Rosés — Leah Spooner - Wine
A Bouquet of Rosés — Leah Spooner - Wine
Niagara’s Icewine Festival : Celebrating Ontario’s Liquid Gold — Leah Spooner - Wine
Niagara’s Icewine Festival : Celebrating Ontario’s Liquid Gold — Leah Spooner - Wine
A holiday gift guide for wine lovers by wine writer Leah Spooner — Leah Spooner - Wine
A holiday gift guide for wine lovers by wine writer Leah Spooner — Leah Spooner - Wine
Riedel Veloce : What's in a glass? — Leah Spooner - Wine
Riedel Veloce : What's in a glass? — Leah Spooner - Wine
Closson Chase Vineyards: Canadian Cru — Leah Spooner - Wine
Closson Chase Vineyards: Canadian Cru — Leah Spooner - Wine
Argentina: The World’s Most Progressive Wine Country — Leah Spooner - Wine
Argentina: The World’s Most Progressive Wine Country — Leah Spooner - Wine
Leaning Post : Mapping Out the Road to Success, by Leah Spooner — Leah Spooner - Wine
Leaning Post : Mapping Out the Road to Success, by Leah Spooner — Leah Spooner - Wine
Ontario Chardonnay : 10 bottles worth seeking out — Leah Spooner - Wine
Ontario Chardonnay : 10 bottles worth seeking out — Leah Spooner - Wine
Global Wine Culture Seeks Next Big Thing : An Eye on India — Leah Spooner - Wine
Global Wine Culture Seeks Next Big Thing : An Eye on India — Leah Spooner - Wine
Unlock Chablis
Unlock Chablis
Women in Wine Expo 2023: Pivoting the Gender Bias — Leah Spooner - Wine
Women in Wine Expo 2023: Pivoting the Gender Bias — Leah Spooner - Wine
i4C 2023: Canada Shines From Coast to Coast with Top Quality Cool Climate Chardonnay — Leah Spooner - Wine
i4C 2023: Canada Shines From Coast to Coast with Top Quality Cool Climate Chardonnay — Leah Spooner - Wine
Ironstone Winery - A Gold Strike in Lodi — Leah Spooner - Wine
Ironstone Winery - A Gold Strike in Lodi — Leah Spooner - Wine
Viña Montgras and The Holy Grail of Carmenere — Leah Spooner - Wine
Viña Montgras and The Holy Grail of Carmenere — Leah Spooner - Wine
Shedding a Light on Four Shadows : 2023 Release — Leah Spooner - Wine
Shedding a Light on Four Shadows : 2023 Release — Leah Spooner - Wine
Bolney Wine Estate : Pinpointing Sussex Terroir — Leah Spooner - Wine
Bolney Wine Estate : Pinpointing Sussex Terroir — Leah Spooner - Wine
A Decade of Westcott — Leah Spooner - Wine
A Decade of Westcott — Leah Spooner - Wine
Prince Edward County: Where to eat, drink, and stay — Leah Spooner - Wine
Prince Edward County: Where to eat, drink, and stay — Leah Spooner - Wine
Skip the Flowers - Mom Wants Wine! — Leah Spooner - Wine
Skip the Flowers - Mom Wants Wine! — Leah Spooner - Wine
Errazuriz - The Summit of Chilean Wine — Leah Spooner - Wine
Errazuriz - The Summit of Chilean Wine — Leah Spooner - Wine
A Provincial Review: Taste Ontario! 2023 — Leah Spooner - Wine
A Provincial Review: Taste Ontario! 2023 — Leah Spooner - Wine
Élevage: PEC Winter Wine Festival - A wine and food event that captures the essence of County gastronomy — Leah Spooner - Wine
Élevage: PEC Winter Wine Festival - A wine and food event that captures the essence of County gastronomy — Leah Spooner - Wine
County Crown — Leah Spooner - Wine
County Crown — Leah Spooner - Wine
Laura Catena: The Modern Matriarch of Argentine Wine — Leah Spooner - Wine
Laura Catena: The Modern Matriarch of Argentine Wine — Leah Spooner - Wine
Winery Focus : Beronia — Leah Spooner - Wine
Winery Focus : Beronia — Leah Spooner - Wine
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Pinot Noir is a Girl's Best Friend — Leah Spooner - Wine
Pinot Noir is a Girl's Best Friend — Leah Spooner - Wine
5 Must Have Wines for Valentine's Day from Wine Expert and Wine Writer Leah Spooner. — Leah Spooner - Wine
5 Must Have Wines for Valentine's Day from Wine Expert and Wine Writer Leah Spooner. — Leah Spooner - Wine
A guide to buying quality sparkling wine without Champagne prices — Leah Spooner - Wine
A guide to buying quality sparkling wine without Champagne prices — Leah Spooner - Wine
Year in Review: 50 standout Ontario wines of '22 | VineRoutes
Year in Review: 50 standout Ontario wines of '22 | VineRoutes
Tis the Season for Superiore! Learn the wine region Conegliano Valdobiadenne Prosecco Superiore DOCG — Leah Spooner - Wine
Tis the Season for Superiore! Learn the wine region Conegliano Valdobiadenne Prosecco Superiore DOCG — Leah Spooner - Wine
Buyer Beware: Understanding the good and bad when buying wine
Buyer Beware: Understanding the good and bad when buying wine
Leah Spooner - Wine Best Buys Argentina 2022 — Leah Spooner - Wine
Leah Spooner - Wine Best Buys Argentina 2022 — Leah Spooner - Wine
A new generation for Beaujolais has arrived
A new generation for Beaujolais has arrived
i4C: A seriously cool chardonnay celebration
i4C: A seriously cool chardonnay celebration
Explore the Twenty Mile Bench Sub-appellation
Explore the Twenty Mile Bench Sub-appellation
Exploring Central Okanagan
Exploring Central Okanagan
Pillitteri Estates Winery: Going for Gold — Leah Spooner - Wine
Pillitteri Estates Winery: Going for Gold — Leah Spooner - Wine
SOMM Blinders Game
SOMM Blinders Game
Kelly Mason - Moving On Up with Mason Vineyard by Leah Spooner — Leah Spooner - Wine
Kelly Mason - Moving On Up with Mason Vineyard by Leah Spooner — Leah Spooner - Wine
The 30-Year Climb and Decline of Canadian Icewine. — Leah Spooner - Wine
The 30-Year Climb and Decline of Canadian Icewine. — Leah Spooner - Wine
Pandemic lockdowns and restrictions reach a tipping point for Ontario wineries — Leah Spooner - Wine
Pandemic lockdowns and restrictions reach a tipping point for Ontario wineries — Leah Spooner - Wine
Best Buys - Argentina Edition
Best Buys - Argentina Edition
Leah’s Likes: Top 10 Ontario Pinot Noir
Leah’s Likes: Top 10 Ontario Pinot Noir
Now is the time to support the wines of South Africa
Now is the time to support the wines of South Africa
Niagara Terroir: A Gamay Expression - Bachelder’s La Violette Terroir Pack
Niagara Terroir: A Gamay Expression - Bachelder’s La Violette Terroir Pack
Expert Advice: How to Properly Store and Serve Your Wine
Expert Advice: How to Properly Store and Serve Your Wine
Shedding Light on Four Shadows
Shedding Light on Four Shadows
PODCAST: Matt Talks Wine and Stuff With Interesting People
PODCAST: Matt Talks Wine and Stuff With Interesting People
Grape to Orange
Grape to Orange
Wines of Greece: Not a Myth
Wines of Greece: Not a Myth
Riedel Winewings: What’s in a Glass?
Riedel Winewings: What’s in a Glass?
Pet Nat: An Ancient Wine Becomes New Again
Pet Nat: An Ancient Wine Becomes New Again
World Malbec Day: Argentina’s Signature Varietal
World Malbec Day: Argentina’s Signature Varietal
Rosehall Run: Cheers to 20 Years!
Rosehall Run: Cheers to 20 Years!
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