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…
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…
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,…
Imagine this: you’re sitting comfortably in your favorite space, surrounded by friends or simply enjoying a quiet moment to yourself, when a carefully curated selection of exceptional wines arrives at your table. Each bottle has been chosen specifically for your palate, your preferences, and your curiosity. This isn’t just wine tasting: it’s a personalized journey through flavors, stories, and discoveries…
Ever wonder how a bunch of grapes transforms into that gorgeous glass of wine you're sipping? It's all about fermentation: nature's most delicious magic trick. Think of it as a controlled party where tiny microorganisms work overtime to create something absolutely amazing. At its heart, fermentation is surprisingly simple: yeast eats sugar and produces alcohol and carbon dioxide. But like…
