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Tales from France 2023: Chalking it up to destiny in Champagne
Tales from France 2023: Chalking it up to destiny in Champagne
We’re back from a brief hiatus with a story on our incredible grower Champagne producer, Champagne Marc Hébrart, as well as an event invitation to discover some of his wines... Read more...
Tales from France 2023 – Adventures in Alsace: pork paradise
Tales from France 2023 – Adventures in Alsace: pork paradise
I pulled into Hotel Marchal in Le Hohwald, a tiny village outside Strasbourg, at five minutes to midnight, exasperated but wired on adrenaline and caffeine. It seemed doable, leaving Paris... Read more...
Tales from France 2023: Behind the scenes at Wine Paris
Tales from France 2023: Behind the scenes at Wine Paris
Ever wonder what it’s like at an international wine fair? Here’s an honest BTS overview: For people who have been in the industry a long time, trade shows can often... Read more...
Tales from France 2023: Why wine importers must do international travel
Tales from France 2023: Why wine importers must do international travel
“You must have the best job in the world!” People make this assumption all the time. Yes, it’s customary for wine agents like me to travel the world and visit... Read more...
Tales from France 2023: our first travelogue
Tales from France 2023: our first travelogue
Last time I tried to visit France, it was in March 2020, to kickstart the company with some winery visits and cultural inspiration. It didn’t work out. As the pandemic... Read more...
LCBO Women in Industry panel
LCBO Women in Industry panel
We are passionate about sharing our story, our values and philosophy with others, particularly within our own business sector. Thank you LCBO for the opportunity to connect and share a slice of... Read more...
Budget-friendly wines
Budget-friendly wines
Sometimes it’s fun to splurge on the classics but most of the time it just makes sense to sip smart and save a buck. Mind you, these wines come from... Read more...
Merry mocktails
Merry mocktails
Hey booze-free friends, guess what? You can be merry and bright while staying dry this holiday season with my three easy-to-make alcohol-free drink recipes all featuring Canadian ingredients. We shared... Read more...
Fall colours in a glass
Fall colours in a glass
There's red wine and white wine - and then there's everything in between. We shared a few of our favourite wines that are just as colourful as the autumn leaves... Read more...
Fun with frozen wine
Fun with frozen wine
Who says wine needs to be enjoyed in a glass? Even the most serious of wine lovers can enjoy these unconventional, lower alcohol recipes to beat the summer heat.  Scroll... Read more...
In Memoriam: Sean Thackrey
In Memoriam: Sean Thackrey
Some sad news to share that legendary California winemaker Sean Thackrey passed away a couple weeks ago, at the age of 79. Sean was a highly eccentric winemaker who was inspired... Read more...
Summer 2022 playlist
Summer 2022 playlist
We believe good taste goes beyond drinks! Check out our current favourite tunes of the season in our playlist below. Let us know what you think of these sonic moods.... Read more...
Video: Wines that smell floral
Video: Wines that smell floral
Some grapes give off more fragrance than others. In the wine business we call these “aromatic varieties”, and during the winemaking process, many of the best winemakers will try to... Read more...
Video: Eco-friendly wines
Video: Eco-friendly wines
Wine is an agricultural product, just like soybeans and vegetables, which means that grapes can be cultivated using more sustainable methods that are better for the planet. We personally think these... Read more...
Symbolic sips for Year of the Tiger 2022!
Symbolic sips for Year of the Tiger 2022!
Gong hei fat choy, friends! In many Asian cultures, what we eat / drink, especially during Lunar New Year, can serve as an invitation for the kind of energy or... Read more...
Ask Quvé: Unfined or Unleaded? Petrol-smelling wines
Ask Quvé: Unfined or Unleaded? Petrol-smelling wines
We were so pleased to meet Toronto-based film and television director Joyce Wong this New Year's Day over a piping hot meal of authentic goat birria enjoyed together in the... Read more...
Ask Quvé: Help me make a Christmas cocktail!
Ask Quvé: Help me make a Christmas cocktail!
Although this question was posed to us over the holiday season, we still feel it appropriate to share, because life is too short for "Dry January". How about "Good Judgement... Read more...
Just Desserts: The festive nightcap edition
Just Desserts: The festive nightcap edition
Holiday 2021 might have wrapped up already, but that doesn't mean we need to put a lid on celebrating life's great moments!  Check out my December 23rd, 2021, segment with... Read more...
Ask Quvé: What are some good, generic everyday wines?
Ask Quvé: What are some good, generic everyday wines?
Hello Debbie, I watched you several times on CTV Your Morning. I have a question regarding wine and was wondering if you could help me. My parents used to make red... Read more...
Wonderful wines made differently! Going beyond the barrel
Wonderful wines made differently! Going beyond the barrel
When you think of winemaking, I'd wager that big oak barrels and/or stainless steel tanks are the first things to come to your mind. Those are two of the most... Read more...
No corkscrew? No problem! Eco-friendly wine in cans and bags
No corkscrew? No problem! Eco-friendly wine in cans and bags
We had so much fun on CTV Your Morning today! ICYMI, here's a recap of our favourite non-bottle wines in Earth-friendly packaging. Watch the clip HERE! Wine recap: West +... Read more...
Why you should drink more rosé
Why you should drink more rosé
We recently interviewed with The Kit to discuss rosé wines, my top reasons why you should drink pink, plus my top rosé picks available at LCBO.  Click here to read the full article! Thanks... Read more...
Stay hydrated with lower-alcohol wines
Stay hydrated with lower-alcohol wines
Alcohol can make wines taste and feel heavier, and us feel dizzy and dehydrated, especially in summer. Check out this CTV Your Morning clip where we showcase four not-so-boozy bottles that... Read more...
Our live television debut!
Our live television debut!
We recently had the opportunity to guest feature some Asian-made wines on CTV Your Morning in celebration of Asian Heritage Month. Watch a recording of our live clip here! Thanks... Read more...
Interview with Ataahua Wines winemaker, Stephanie Henderson-Grant
Interview with Ataahua Wines winemaker, Stephanie Henderson-Grant
We were fortunate to spend some time and record our conversation with Ataahua Wines owner and winemaker, Stephanie Henderson-Grant. Check out our video below for her story on starting her... Read more...
New at LCBO! Ataahua Waipara Gewurztraminer 2019
New at LCBO! Ataahua Waipara Gewurztraminer 2019
New in LCBO's New Zealand Destination store (1838 Avenue Road, Toronto) and LCBO.com - quantities are limited! Ataahua, meaning "place of beauty" in Maori, is located in Waipara, along the... Read more...
Star Appeal - LCBO Virtual Event
Star Appeal - LCBO Virtual Event
UPDATE: If you missed our live webcast, click below to watch our video!     Kick off your May long weekend with us on LCBO's YouTube channel LIVE, Thursday, May... Read more...
Solidarity in salmon
Solidarity in salmon
Last May, we changed our branding from its original salmon to black, to signify our solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement.  Our small gesture was meant to visually protest... Read more...
Editor's letter, Summer 2020: The diaspora issue
Editor's letter, Summer 2020: The diaspora issue
  I actually dislike the word “diaspora”. It implies that racialized ethnic groups have had to scatter across the globe trying to escape / survive colonialization, which is a word... Read more...
BIPOC-Owned Businesses in Toronto: Part 1
BIPOC-Owned Businesses in Toronto: Part 1
Our friends are our chosen family. I’d like to lift up some amazing Black and Indigenous friends and entrepreneurs that have created their own businesses. They are great inspirations to... Read more...
In Conversation with: Nabilah Rawji
In Conversation with: Nabilah Rawji
One of our goals for Quvé and The Q is to elevate interesting, thoughtful voices. With that in mind, we wanted to start this In Conversation With series to showcase the unique... Read more...
In Conversation with Adrian Law: Part 1
In Conversation with Adrian Law: Part 1
One of our goals for Quvé and The Q is to elevate interesting, thoughtful voices. With that in mind, we wanted to start this In Conversation With series to showcase... Read more...
In Conversation with Adrian Law: Part 2
In Conversation with Adrian Law: Part 2
One of our goals for Quvé and The Q is to elevate interesting, thoughtful voices. With that in mind, we wanted to start this In Conversation With series to showcase the unique... Read more...
BIPOC-Owned Businesses in Toronto: Part 2
BIPOC-Owned Businesses in Toronto: Part 2
Our friends are our chosen family. I’d like to lift up some amazing Black and Indigenous friends and entrepreneurs that have created their own businesses. They are great inspirations to... Read more...
BIPOC-Owned Businesses in Toronto: Part 3
BIPOC-Owned Businesses in Toronto: Part 3
Our friends are our chosen family. I’d like to lift up some amazing Black and Indigenous friends and entrepreneurs that have created their own businesses. They are great inspirations to... Read more...
Our Summer 2020 Playlist
Our Summer 2020 Playlist
  Nothing gives us more energy or joie de vivre than great music, particularly music from the Black diaspora. I’ve put together a playlist of some of my favourite Black... Read more...
Meet the Team: Tiffany
Meet the Team: Tiffany
Quvé is growing! We are thrilled to announce that our lovely friend Tiffany Jamison-Horne (she/her) is joining Quvé as Product Curator. Tiffany has years of fine wine service experience and impeccable... Read more...
Meet the Team: Debbie
Meet the Team: Debbie
Just who the heck runs this frigging website, anyway? We thought it might help to shed some light beyond our About page. Here's a quick snapshot of The Q's editor-in-chief, our... Read more...
A message of solidarity
A message of solidarity
  Quvé stands in solidarity with all Black, Indigenous, People of Colour (BIPOC). I am not posting this message because it is a timely action within the progressive zeitgeist. I... Read more...
Editor's letter, May 2020: (re)birth
Editor's letter, May 2020: (re)birth
  The arrival of spring never felt so tenuous. Somewhere, in between one very high-stress business research trip to France that probably shouldn’t have been allowed to take place at... Read more...
When should I open that special bottle?
When should I open that special bottle?
Patiently waiting to rave un2 the wine fantastic.   If you’ve ever purchased or been gifted a memorable wine, chances are that the wine has some ageing potential, and you’ve... Read more...
When is my wine ready to drink?
When is my wine ready to drink?
Rome wasn't built in a day.   For wine lovers, this may be the one annoying question to which there may never be a right answer! Before we dive in... Read more...