A Diagnosis of Spring from our Farm Doctor

Malivoire’s trained eye is “Doctor Steve”: Steve Kornic, our senior viticulturalist.  As he describes it, “The yearly cycle in the vineyard is much like a Ferris wheel: every year it goes round and...

In loving memory of Steven Elphick

  In loving memory of a wonderful colleague and friend.  Steven Elphick will be deeply missed. Respecting the family's request for privacy, we are pausing our tributes to Steven until a later date.

With Thanks and Fond Wishes for the Future

Since our founding, being a leader in the advancement of the Canadian wine industry has been at the centre of our intentions.  Accomplishing this has required people who rank among the best and bri...

Celebrating Our Women in Wine

Reflections for International Women’s Day Every vineyard teaches patience.In winter, when the vines appear quiet and still, something important is happening beneath the soil. Roots are deepening. S...

What goes with winter? Rosé!

What goes with winter?  Rosé!   Rosé goes with winter. Why?  Because: On frigid days, Rosé settles in comfortably beside hot tubs, patio heaters and fire pits. With simple additions of berries, o...

A Message About Pricing

As we step into this new year, we wanted to take a moment to openly share a note about our pricing, because transparency always matters to us. Last year, we separated the mandatory tax and bottle d...

Reflections, Resolutions and 'Try' January

January is a time for reflection and sometimes resolutions. Maybe you’re thinking about your health, your finances, or even finally clearing out that cluttered closet. You may have also heard of “D...

A Very Canadian Christmas Message from Martin Malivoire

Like many snowbirds, I won’t be flying south this winter. The upside has been a revelation: an opportunity to see more of the wonderful places in my own country.  Some require travel, but many are ...

Degrees, Days, Hours and Millimeters: the negociants of vintage variation

  When contrasts are drawn between the Niagara wine region and some others, “vintage variation” is a frequent theme.    This is considered a cool climate region, so typically we would expect Niagar...

Cluster's Last Stand

  In the acreage outside our winery, as the calendar page flips to November, only an isolated few rows still hold fruit, netted in anticipation of a winter freeze.  Elsewhere, it’s an empty-looking...

From Vine to Basket: a New Vintage

  For a winery, the second half of August is a satisfying time of year.  It’s a time to pause, to enjoy late summer weather while limbering up for the rigors of the harvest around the corner.  It’s...

New Look. Same Values

New Look. Same Values.Our labels are changing, but what’s inside is still the benchmark: winegrowing still driven by our commitment to sustainability and its deep connection between people and plac...