Inspiration

It’s been thirty years since the first microbreweries opened in Quebec, and we can be proud of our hops heritage. In honour of International Beer Day on August 3rd, let’s crack open a cold one and raise our glasses to beer everywhere! Here are some tips for enjoying your next brew.

Wine tourism is the happy marriage between touring and wine. A chat with Charles-Henri de Coussergues from l’ Orpailleur, one of the first winemakers to open their winery’s doors to the public, and Odette Chaput, general manager of Terroir et saveurs du Québec, an organization that promotes gourmet tourism in the province.

On a beautiful sunny evening, staying indoors is definitely not an option! Grab a blanket and small containers and presto, head for the park. Take advantage of the lively atmosphere and crowds to have a picnic with one of these five Italian wines that are sure to please.

May we offer you a drink suggestion? We’ve got ideas for all your plans, including doing sweet nothing. Paloma, herb and tonic, watermelon-jalapeno margarita and more! Find the best ideas to chill on hot summer days on the patio.

Looking to get away this summer? Set your sights on Portugal and its famous white wines, which could not be more appropriate for hot days of summer sipping and chilling. Fans of reds will also find their match with two grill-friendly wines.

While some people enjoy robust reds in the middle of a heatwave, others flat out put ice cubes in their glass or swear by fridge-temperature white wines. But what if we met in the middle, around one of these 5 chilled red wines?

On my way to Vignoble Cortellino in Saint-Urbain-Premier in the Montérégie region, I was expecting to be immersed in Italian tradition. Instead, I got a taste of the Quebec terroir done differently.

California, the top wine producer in the United States, is home to rich terroirs that yield a variety of unique wines. Here are some fun suggestions to help you discover surprising pairings you can serve to guests with tastes that are a little different from yours!

Because summer and the holidays that come with go by way too quickly, we want to savour every inch of the season. To keep things fuss-free and to be ready for any occasion, we’ve got 6 ready-to-enjoy products perfect for the park, campsite or terrace. Sangria, margarita, rosé: Tastes like summer!

Whether it's eating ice cream from the tub, going to a restaurant or cooking a dish that's just the right amount of exaggeration, small daily pleasures often involve food and drinks. If you're looking for you’re daily treat, let us show you how to add some sparkle to your day.

In Quebec, we’re beginning to see a younger generation of winemakers take over the wineries their parents built. Listen to members of the Quirion-Du Temple and De Coussergues families tell us their stories in the first part of this chat with two pillars of Quebec wine-making and their daughters who are diving head first into the business.

Volcanic wines have been a hot trend for the last few years. But are these vintages produced in proximity to volcanoes that much different from other wines, or is it all just smoke and mirrors? We spoke with some experts to find out.