Friday, Wine Spectator posted an article about rising protest over “Cellared in Canada” in Ontario. My favourite part is the last paragraph where Dwight Duncan (Minister of Finance and responsible for the LBCO) says “We believe that the industry itself is best positioned to develop a long-term strategy that will address the current challenges.” Dwight, I unfortunately don’t subscribe to the idea that the industry will right itself as long as the companies with all the power/money (such as Vincor/Constellation) have no incentive for change. Perhaps the big wineries can buy better quality grapes for less money from Argentina (and maybe they should, that’s free enterprise), but please change the labeling laws so consumers don’t think they’re buying Canadian wine! Some suggestions here for you Dwight.

On the opposite side of the country, and on a more cheerful note… a little travel piece about the Okanagan Valley. Nice photo of the Naramata Inn!