Ben MacPhee-Sigurdson

Maria Reva’s debut novel gets rolling with a charming story of malacology (the study of snails) and ends with a country thrown into chaos by war.

Every year near the end of May, Chardonnay lovers around the world raise a glass in celebration of the noblest of noble white wine grapes as part of World Chardonnay Day, which this year takes place o...

Manitoba producers picked up some hardware at global drinks competitions in the past weeks.

Canadian wines, American grapes

Madeleine Thien’s new novel, The Book of Records, published May 6 by Knopf Canada, is sure to satiate fans and win new ones, and will likely again draw the attention of national and international book prize juries.

New novel by former first lady of Iceland

With the mercury climbing in earnest this weekend, it’s as good a time as ever to shift gears from heartier, more robust wines to warm-weather sippers — which doesn’t necessarily mean ditching red win...

The Manitoba chapter of the Canadian Association of Professional Sommeliers (CAPS Manitoba) is bringing local libation lovers a whole host of drinks-related events during MB Somm Week from May 5 to 12...

When a big early spring dump of snow hits, it’s easy to blame those who already switched out their winter tires. And while my own modest front-wheel drive hatchback is still rocking the winter rubber,...

While many Manitoba wine lovers are well-versed with the wide range of offerings made in Canada, others may be taking the “buy Canadian” mentality to their local Liquor Mart or wine store for the firs...