Ontario wine lovers have a new reason to pay attention: the spotted lanternfly. This invasive insect is a serious threat to vineyards. It has already been detected in places that matter to Ontario’s wine community. That’s reason enough to stay alert. Why this matters for Ontario If you love local wine, this is your issue too. Spotted lanternfly feeds on…
If you’ve been following along with our wine adventures, you know we never miss an excuse to celebrate a special grape. While May 9th was technically "Moscato Day," here at Katy Moore Wines, we believe that a wine this charming deserves more than just twenty-four hours in the spotlight. Moscato is one of the world's most ancient and beloved grapes,…
There is a quiet, electric energy that hums through a vineyard when the first signs of spring arrive. After months of winter dormancy, where the vines look like little more than gnarled, sleeping sculptures against a grey sky, the world begins to wake up. For those of us who love wine, spring is perhaps the most romantic and nerve-wracking season…
There is something inherently magical about a small, curated gathering. While large parties have their place, the real connection happens when you gather four or five close friends around a table, pour a glass of something extraordinary, and let the conversation flow. At Katy Moore Wines, we believe that wine is the ultimate bridge, a way to "Taste the World,…
There is a specific kind of guilt that lives in the bottom rack of a wine cellar. You know the one. It’s that mixed case of bottles you were absolutely sure you’d love, the special-occasion reds you keep saving for a future version of yourself, or the whites that suited your taste three summers ago but don’t feel quite right…
There is a common myth in the wine world that tends to resurface every year right around the time the first cherry blossoms peak their heads out. You’ve likely heard it before: "Rosé season has officially begun!" While we love the enthusiasm that comes with spring, at Katy Moore Wines, we have a slightly different philosophy. We believe that limiting…
Let’s be honest: the end-of-day glass of wine is a sacred ritual. Whether you’re pairing it with a Tuesday night pasta, sipping it while catching up on your favorite show, or sharing a bottle with a friend who popped over unexpectedly, that "everyday" bottle is the backbone of a well-stocked pantry. But lately, have you noticed that the ritual is…
We’ve all been there. You’re standing in the wine aisle of a massive grocery store, staring at a literal wall of glass. There are labels with cute animals, labels with gold foil, and labels that look like they were designed by a minimalist architect in 1994. Then, you see it: a “Buy Two, Get One Free” deal on a brand…
Well, friends, we've got some exciting news to share, and we couldn't wait another moment to tell you about it! If you've been following along with Katy Moore Wines on social media, you may have noticed something a little different lately. That's because we're officially moving our Facebook home base over to the K Cellars page. That's right, we're bringing…
If you’ve ever stood in the middle of a massive liquor store aisle, staring at a wall of labels that all look suspiciously similar, you aren't alone. We’ve all been there, the "deer in the headlights" moment where you pick a bottle based on how pretty the gold foil is or because it’s on sale for $2 off. In Ontario,…
