Beyond the Big Names: A Guide to Ontario’s Hidden Wine Regions **** ** Welcome back to the final chapter of our journey through Ontario’s remarkable wine landscapes. If you’ve been following our Ontario Wine Series, you’ve already explored the world-renowned slopes of Niagara and the limestone-rich charms of Prince Edward County. But today, we’re venturing even further off the beaten…
Welcome back to our journey through the vines of Ontario! In Part 1, we unbottled the legends of Niagara, and today we’re heading to Prince Edward County. If Niagara is known as the established grand dame of the province, the County is the daring explorer, still charting its own map and discovering what this unique corner of the province is…
As we move deep into Ontario Wine Week 2026 (running from June 14–20), there is a palpable sense of excitement in the air. For those of us who live and breathe the vine, this week isn’t just a celebration; it’s an invitation to rediscover what our own backyard is capable of. If your experience with Ontario wine has been limited to…
The Hidden Gem of Piedmont: Discovering the Favorita Grape When you think of Piedmont, your mind likely drifts to the heavy hitters, the foggy hills of Barolo or the sophisticated elegance of Barbaresco. Nestled among these red wine giants is a bright, vivacious secret that locals have been keeping to themselves for centuries: the Favorita grape. Historically, Favorita wasn’t just…
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,…
