30: Canada Day Wines

In honour of Canada Day on July 1st, we're doing a deep dive into Canadian wine, including some colourful history and surprising facts that you can drop casually at your barbecue gathering as you crack open a bottle. What do Canadian wine regions have to offer visitors? Why do Canadian wines make up only 1/3 of the wine we buy in Canada? We're also testing your vinous savvy with The Great Canadian Wine Quiz. I'd love to hear how you did - email me or tag me on social media. Highlights What were the Canadian wines of the 70s and 80s like? Why are Canadian wines often less expensive than imported wines? What is the Celine Dion-Shania Twain Syndrome that Canadian wines are suffering from? Why do Canadian wines only account for 1/3 of the wine purchased in Canada? What experiences can you have when visiting a Canadian winery? To learn more about the resources mentioned in this episode, visit the show notes.