Harvest Report 2023: Southern Georgian Bay’s Twisty Vine Tale!
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Harvest Report 2023: Southern Georgian Bay’s Twisty Vine Tale!

Gather ’round, wine enthusiasts! The 2023 grape saga in Southern Georgian Bay has been quite the rollercoaster. Buckle up as we recount this year’s vine adventure! Our story began with a mild winter, gifting our vines a bounty of hearty buds. Spring tiptoed in, and frosty fingers grazed some unlucky local spots. Yet, our gently…

Roost Wines win top awards at All Canadian Wine Championships

Roost Wines win top awards at All Canadian Wine Championships

We’re honoured and thrilled to announce the medals awarded to Roost wines at the 2023 All Canadian Wine Championships: Frontenac 2021 has emerged victorious, securing the prestigious Double Gold Award. This is the only wine to win a double gold in its category, while competing against wines from across the country. This recognition is a…

The Big O

The Big O

One question we often receive in the tasting is about organic certification. “Are you certified organic?” When the answer is “No,” the conversation tends to revolve around: “Why not?”  While the reasons are complex, we can sum it up best like this: Grapes are a perennial crop. That means the same plant produces a grape…

Harvest: The True Story
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Harvest: The True Story

So what’s all this harvest and crush business about? There are really two sides to the story: the perfect harvest that small winery owners dream of and the often truer story behind that great wine you’re drinking. Grab a glass of wine and read on… The Ideal Harvest September rolls around bringing bright, sunny days…

I’ve Got a Crush
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I’ve Got a Crush

Fall in Ontario is such a glorious time of the year: cool nights, warm days, rich colours and snuggly clothes. Out in the vineyard the furious growth of the summer slows and the plants put all their energy into ripening the gorgeous clusters of grapes they’ve worked so hard to create. For most it’s just…

Roost Wines Win at 2021 Awards
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Roost Wines Win at 2021 Awards

We’re delighted to share that Roost wines walked home with 12 medals from the All Canadian Wine Championships and Finger Lakes International Wine Competition. Particular pride or places goes to the 2020 Frontenac and 2018 Chardonnay, both of which won Golds at the All Canadian. Other winners include the Sparkling Rosé, Two Wrongs Make a…

Roost Wines Win at International Sparkling Competition
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Roost Wines Win at International Sparkling Competition

We’re delighted to share that The Roost’s 2017 Sparkling Rosé and 2017 Sparkling Red both received Bronze at the Champagne and Sparkling Wine World Championships!⁣ We’re delighted to share that The Roost’s 2017 Sparkling Rosé and 2017 Sparkling Red both received Bronze at the Champagne and Sparkling Wine World Championships!⁣⁣No, it wasn’t silver or gold….