Happy new year! Canadian wine has enjoyed a banner year in 2025, with increased consumer interest and good-quality harvests across the country. Tonight, we recommend a range of bottles from Niagara, Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley and various wine regions in British Columbia. Enjoy them as you toast 2026.

And if you’re looking for a warm, comforting dish for cold mornings, we’ve got just the thing: A crunchy granola bowl, served warm and easily customized to suit your taste or whatever’s on hand in your pantry. See full recipe. Here’s to a wonderful, delicious 2026!

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