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…
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…


