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Berry Bros., Total Wine, and Waitrose are among the buyers committing to build demand for wines from regeneratively farmed vineyards.

people always tell me I'm aging like wine. specifically this wine

Brazil's Wine Trade, 1990–2025. Imports have surged to US$580 million, while exports remain at roughly US$14 million.

+1 for sparkling

one of the few okanagan wines made from the devastating 2024 vintage. hybrids like marechel foch handled the deep freeze well.

Diageo has secured a significant court victory over allegations that its Don Julio and Casamigos tequilas were falsely marketed as “100% agave”. A New York federal judge dismissed the lawsuit after finding that the plaintiffs had failed to provide sufficient evidence of widespread adulteration.

Update: Monthly U.S. Wine Exports to Canada, Jan 2015–Jul 2026, and No Recovery in Sight

Most recent data on U.S. wine consumption show continued decline. NABCA figures through July 2026 show wine consumption in the 11 control states — where the state runs wine wholesale and often retail — still has not turned around. July was 4.6% below July 2025, the rolling 12-month average down 4.2%

“In this gloomy wine world and all this negativity, we think the opposite,” Boisset said.

McManis Family Vineyards is selling 3,500 acres of property, including a winery facility in Ripon and 10 vineyards spanning from Clarksburg to outside Modesto.

"Only 6% said moderate drinking was healthy." RIP French Paradox, you had a good run.

Donald Trump’s latest escalation of the trade war with Canada could shut some Canadian alcohol out of the US from the end of this month, potentially affecting major drinks companies on both sides of the border.

So it would appear that the White House has banned the importation of Crown Royal, Canadian Club, and all other Canadian whiskeys/scotches. Stock up if they're one of your favorite brands, because the U.S. might not get any new supply for the next couple years...

It was only a three dollar bottle of chardonnay, but we partied like it was $19.99

Grab a glass an unwind, Friday marks National Red Wine Day.

Alberta hasn't banned US alcohol imports. People here aren't buying it anyways. The debate over whether provincial governments should be banning it misses the actual point, which is that Canadians don't want to buy it in the first place. #cdnpoli

Canadian imports of U.S. alcoholic beverages decreased by approximately 81 percent in 2026 compared to the same time period in 2025.

These are times of unimaginable tragedy. I am sending my thoughts to the family of the woman who lost her life. To the evacuees, I wish you safety and a quick return. I thank the brave firefighters and first responders working to keep British Columbians safe in these horrific conditions.

10,340 hectare Bald Range wildfire remains out of control #SummerlandBC

More groundbreaking analysis: different grapes taste different.

grim scenes from the central Okanagan. thinking about my friends and colleagues in the region.

We've declared a provincewide State of Provincial Emergency as the new, fast-moving Bald Range wildfire forces thousands of people from their homes in the Summerland area.   At every step, we're focused on ensuring that emergency crews have the tools they need to protect people and communities.

MORE on the Bald Range Wildfire. Please check on your friends, family, neighbours, community ..

Shopify CEO Tobi Lütke thinks your right to vote should be linked to how much income tax you pay. This week @rachelgilmore.bsky.social joins @parismarx.com to dig into how Shopify’s leaders are pushing right-wing politics in Canada. Full ep: techwontsave.us/episode/340_...

North Van city councillor calls for better cooling regulations in multi-unit buildings

It’s official! Federal by-elections have been called in #BeachesEastYork (ON), #ChicoutimiLeFjord (QC) and #NorthVancouverCapilano (BC)! 🗳️ Election day is August 31, 2026. Get ready to vote by registering or updating your address: https://www.elections.ca/register

There is now a by-election in North Vancouver in August. We elected a federal party who wants to build more pipelines. This is what more fossil fuel burning causes in Cache Creek, Boston Bar, Manning Park. Time to send a message to Carney. www.cbc.ca/news/politic... #bcpoli #cdnpoli

Consumers "are increasingly choosing smaller packages instead of abandoning their favorite premium brands."

the CANADA Act? well, that's just embarrassing

The Food Professor has defected

get *slightly* fit (above the lowest 20%) to lower your alcohol-associated mortality risk

Oh boy. US republicans whining that we're not buying their booze, while completely ignoring why we're not buying their booze. It's called cause and effect babes, look it up. www.cbc.ca/news/world/p...

When I die and get reborn as a cat, you won't know it's me but there will be signs.

A bit sensationalist, this is the NY Post after all, but there are some big brands in limbo.

Time to drink an entire bottle of champagne!!!

Introduce yourself with 10 bands you've seen live: NIN Oasis Pearl Jam Tom Waits Jesus and Mary Chain Neil Young and Crazy Horse The Strokes Bob Dylan Pavement Beck

Sour Puss-loving Canadians will soon find the uniquely sweet-tart elixir back in liquor stores nationwide

That's a juicy offer Brown-Forman just turned down

i can't imagine a better time to remove interprovincial trade barriers on beverage alcohol.

U.S. travel advisory: What Canadians need to know about the 2026 update

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