Articles

Laura Catena: The Modern Matriarch of Argentine Wine
In honour of International Women’s Day wine writer Leah Spooner interviews Dr. Laura Catena of Catena Zapata. they discuss women’s issues in the wine industry, and how to combat them, including a new mission of Wines of Argentina.

Winery Focus: Beronia
A winery focus on Beronia. Wine Writer Leah Spooner dives in to this Spanish winery and three of their wines from La Rioja.

Pinot is a Girl’s Best Friend
Pinot is a Girl’s Best Friend. Wine expert Leah Spooner shares some of her favourite Pinot Noir and gives detailed reviews for each wine.

5 Must Have Wines for Valentine’s Day!
Five must have wines for Valentine’s Day to suit every palate and budget. From sparkling wine to Amarone, all wines selected and reviewed by wine expert and wine writer Leah Spooner.



Tis the Season for Superiore!
Tis the Season for Superiore! Take a deep dive with me in to Conegliano Valdobiaddene Prosecco Superiore DOCG and learn why it should be your top choice this holiday season.

Buyer Beware: Understanding the good and bad when buying wine
Wine expert Leah Spooner discusses the factors that contribute to a wine’s price tag. It includes a buyer’s guide on how to shop wine price points, a buyer beware, and finding the sweet spot in pricing for quality wine.


A ‘new generation’ for Beaujolais has arrived
Beaujolais enters a new generation of winemaking and wine styles. Wine writer Leah Spooner interviews four Beaujolais wine principals and also explores up and coming wineries at Les Rendez-vous Beaujolais in Toronto, Canada.
i4C: A Seriously Cool Chardonnay Celebration
Wine writer Leah Spooner reports on the International Cool Climate Chardonnay Celebration in Niagara, Ontario, Canada for Vineroutes magazine.

Explore Ontario’s Twenty Mile Bench sub-appellation
A brief breakdown of the Twenty Mile Bench sub-appellation and some of it’s best vineyards.


Pillitteri Estates Winery: Going for Gold
A look in to how Pillitteri Estates Winery, in Niagara, Ontario, is building their dream of a legacy through excellence and global reach.

Kelly Mason: Moving On Up with Mason Vineyard
Kelly Mason : Moving On Up with Mason Vineyard. Interviewed by Leah Spooner


Pandemic lockdowns and restrictions reach a tipping point for Ontario wineries
Continued lockdowns may be a tipping point for Ontario wineries


Now Is The Time To Support The Wines of South Africa
A look in to South African wine, and why it’s important to buy it now.
