Tawse Winery is celebrating 25 years in Niagara, and what a way to mark the occasion. The winery has just been named Canadian Winery of the Year for an incredible fifth time. This week on Unwined with Mandi, we celebrate the people, wines and vision behind one of Ontario’s most celebrated wineries. Owner Moray Tawse takes us back to the beginning and shares his thoughts on how far Ontario wine has come, what it feels like to celebrate 25 years, and where the winery is headed next. We’ll also meet Head Winemaker Jessica Otting and Vineyard Manager Augusta VanMuyen, two super talented young women helping shape the next chapter at Tawse. Plus, we’ll talk Niagara, what makes this region so special, and feature some standout Tawse wines.... including a special sparkling wine created to celebrate their 25 years.

We look back at some of Mandi's best interviews. This week: Tselepos winery, Chocolan winery, Bodega Garzon winery, Master of Wine Jackie Blisson.

We look back at some of Mandi's best interviews. This week: Closson Chase winery, Devil's Corner winery, Balvenie distillery, Bodegas Protos winery.

Coming up on today's edition of Unwined with Mandi, we're taking you from the vineyards of Quebec to the whisky houses of Japan.

As always, we'll kick things off with my Wines of the Week—two fantastic bottles, both under $30, that prove you don't have to spend a fortune to enjoy something truly special.

Then we're heading to Quebec's beautiful Eastern Townships to visit Vignoble Pigeon Hill. I'll be joined by Kevin Shufelt to hear the remarkable story behind this family-run winery, from how it all began to how it's grown into one of the province's most exciting wine destinations. We'll also talk about regenerative farming, what makes their wines so unique, and why Quebec continues to surprise people with the quality of its wines.

And finally, we'll finish the show by taking a journey to Japan with one of the world's most celebrated whiskies—Hibiki. James Bowker will join us to explore what makes Japanese whisky so distinctive, the meticulous craftsmanship behind every bottle, and why Hibiki has become a favourite for life's biggest celebrations.

This week on Unwined with Mandi, we're travelling from Italy to France before ending our journey in beautiful Nova Scotia.

First, we head to the Veneto to meet Francesco Favaretto from Carezzabella Winery, a small family-run estate producing organic wines and cultivating a rare grape variety found almost nowhere else in Italy.

Next, we're off to Provence, where Nicolas Touchard from Dupéré Barrera joins us to talk about one of the South of France's most exciting rosé producers and its special connection to Quebec.

Finally, winemaker Simon Rafuse from Blomidon Estate Winery takes us to Nova Scotia, where we'll explore the unique challenges and rewards of making wine in one of Canada's coolest wine regions—and why these wines deserve more attention.

What makes a great bottle of wine? Is it the grape, the region, the winemaker... or the story behind it?

This week on Unwined with Mandi, we're discovering why great wine is about so much more than what's in your glass.

First, I sit down with Véronique Hombreaux from Mouton Cadet to explore the winery's Fair for Life certification and what ethical, sustainable winemaking really means—for the people who grow the grapes, the communities they support, and ultimately, the wines we enjoy.

Then we're off to Tuscany to meet Ettore Arturo Rizzi of Fattoria Le Pupille. We'll dive into the history of this celebrated estate, the philosophy behind its wines, and highlight a few bottles you can pick up right here at the SAQ.

And of course, I'll wrap up the show with my Wines of the Week—a fresh lineup of bottles perfect for your next barbecue, dinner party or relaxing evening on the patio.

Summer is officially here, and this week on Unwined with Mandi, we're exploring the wines and destinations that deserve a place on your summer bucket list.

First, we'll head to the south of France, where Aurélie Bertin welcomes us to the beautiful Château Sainte-Roseline. We'll discover why this historic Provençal estate is worth visiting if you're travelling through the region this summer, while tasting three distinctive rosés that showcase the elegance and diversity of Provence which are available at the SAQ!

Then, we'll travel to Tuscany to meet Antonio Michael Zaccheo from Carpineto. He'll share the fascinating history of this family-owned winery, the philosophy behind their wines, and introduce us to an exciting new sparkling wine that's sure to become one of your favourite summer pours.

Plus, I'll share my Wines of the Week, featuring a few refreshing bottles perfect for patios, barbecues, and warm summer evenings.

Join me as we toast to another season of great wine, unforgettable destinations, and plenty of reasons to raise a glass—this week on Unwined with Mandi!

Ontario's wine industry has transformed over the past few decades, and this week on Unwined with Mandi, we're exploring its past, present, and future.

Sponsored by Wines of Ontario, Mandi sits down with renowned winemaker Thomas Bachelder, Montreal native and one of the pioneers of Niagara Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, Gabriel De Marco, Head Winemaker at Cave Spring Vineyard, to discuss the evolution of Ontario wine and where the industry stands today, and Chris Thompson of Volta Estate in Prince Edward County, who shares his vision for the next generation of Ontario winemaking.

Mandi also highlights the International Cool Climate Chardonnay Celebration (i4C), taking place in Niagara from July 16–19, where wine lovers can enjoy tastings, winery dinners, educational seminars, and meet producers from Ontario and cool-climate wine regions around the world. For tickets and event information, visit www.coolchardonnay.org.

Plus, Mandi shares her Wines of the Week, featuring some outstanding Ontario bottles that prove there's never been a better time to discover Canadian wine.