The Mad Dream of One Cowboy – Fruit Wine in Saskatchewan

Fruit wine in Saskatchewan, the bread basket of Canada? Why not? I know of at least two more fruit wineries in the province and one more that is due to open its doors mid-next year. Here is a great article by Ron Petrie:
Eyebrows no doubt cocked at the aspirations of Maple Creek rancher Marty Bohnet [...]

Diamond Ridge Winery is ‘Berry, Berry’ Good

By Lisa Brainardfor Republican-Leader
On a picturesque hilltop between Lanesboro, Peterson, Highland and Bratsberg, a new winery is making its mark on the international scene with delightful flavors concocted from local fruits.
Kerry Lea and family started Diamond Ridge Winery eight years ago. In the past four years they’ve picked up medals at the prestigious Indiana International [...]

Diamond Ridge Winery is ‘Berry, Berry’ Good

By Lisa Brainardfor Republican-Leader
On a picturesque hilltop between Lanesboro, Peterson, Highland and Bratsberg, a new winery is making its mark on the international scene with delightful flavors concocted from local fruits.
Kerry Lea and family started Diamond Ridge Winery eight years ago. In the past four years they’ve picked up medals at the prestigious Indiana International [...]

Diamond Ridge Winery is ‘Berry, Berry’ Good

By Lisa Brainardfor Republican-Leader
On a picturesque hilltop between Lanesboro, Peterson, Highland and Bratsberg, a new winery is making its mark on the international scene with delightful flavors concocted from local fruits.
Kerry Lea and family started Diamond Ridge Winery eight years ago. In the past four years they’ve picked up medals at the prestigious Indiana International [...]

The Virtues of Fruit Wines

Consumers have had increased awareness of the benefits of wine, especially with the advent of the French Paradox. The French Paradox refers to the connection between France’s low coronary heart disease mortality rates and the regular consumption of red wine.
This increased interest in human health, nutrition and disease prevention has enlarged consumer demand for functional [...]

The Unbearable Lightness of Fruit Wine

Excellent article by Chris Koentges (and doing wonder’s for my ego publlished in the Calgary Herald.
What happens when you’re not in love with Field Stone fruit wines, the only wine made in Alberta, let alone near Calgary? You drink it anyway!
On a crisp autumn morning, east of the city along the Trans-Canada, you [...]

Papaw Wine Anyone??

I thought I know a lot about fruit and today after reading this article by Bill Chronister, I had proof that your learn something everyday.
I have had a lot of strange or I should say “unique” wine before but never wines made with papaw fruit. Now I am very curious… read on…
“It’s the [...]

Pour a Sweet Surprise with B.C. Fruit Wines

I started my fruit winemaking career in British Columbia over 11 years ago and a lot has changed since then. Back then, fruit wines had a terrible reputation and it was a hard sell even trying to convince people to try them. Now things are a lot different and people go out of their way [...]

King of the Amateurs

The following article reminds the days when I made wine as an amateurs, making wine our of dandelions, rhubarb and what ever berry seemed to grow in our backyard or road sides… When it come to amateur wine competitions, a lot of friendly jockeying for the top spot is part of the fun.
A good read [...]

It’s Healthy to Drink Fruit Wine! Studies prove it…

A new study confirms winemakers’ beliefs that fruit wines have potential positive health benefits.
In a recent study, scientists emphasized that Ontario’s Fruit Wines have positive health benefits. The study conducted by the Guelph Center for Functional Foods, Laboratory Services at the University of Guelph by Dr. Vasantha Rupasinghe and his colleagues, was initiated to [...]