Canadian wine expert and wine writer Leah Spooner

Elevating Canadian and International Wine Through Professional Storytelling, Judging, and Events.

Editor for VineRoutes and expert wine judge with 20 years of experience crafting narrative-driven communication, strategic brand partnerships, and elite tasting events.

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With a background in both wine education and media, I help consumers and industry professionals connect more meaningfully with what’s in their glass. Whether it’s a focused tasting, a social media brand collaboration, or a deep-dive article, my goal is to make wine accessible and engaging.

Wine of the Week

Casale del Giglio Cesanese

Casale del Giglio Cesanese 2024

This native grape of the Lazio region exudes aromas of ripe blackberries, licorice, and freesia. It’s medium-bodied with juicy dark fruit laid upon a bed of velvety tannins that evolves into dried herbs and fine black pepper notes giving a persistent finish. A lifting acidity provides elegance and excellent food compatibility.