What Is Sturm? The Wine You Can Only Drink During Harvest

Cloudy, fizzy, half-finished and still fermenting in the cup. Sturm is the wine Austrians drink for a few weeks every autumn and almost nobody in Canada has tried. Here is what it is, why it cannot be shipped, and when you can get ours.

Yes, We Made a Pumpkin Spice Wine. Here's What It Actually Tastes Like.

PSL Pumpkin Wine is our fortified pumpkin spice wine — real Ontario pumpkins, pumpkin-pie spices, 18%. Here's what it tastes like, how to drink it, and where to get it.
Canadian Vermouth Guide — What It Is, How to Drink It, and Where to Find It

Canadian Vermouth Guide — What It Is, How to Drink It, and Where to Find It

Vermouth is aromatized fortified wine — real wine, dressed up with botanicals and fortified with spirit. Canada makes some of the best in the world. Here's how it's made, how to actually drink it, and why our Madonna and Haberdasher aren't at the LCBO.
Natural vs Raw vs Conventional Wine — What's Actually in the Bottle?

Natural vs Raw vs Conventional Wine — What's Actually in the Bottle?

Natural wine, raw wine, conventional wine — three overlapping categories that mean different things depending on who's talking. Here's what each label actually says about what's in the bottle, what's allowed under each, and where Traynor sits on the spectrum.
6 Ways to Make Rosé — And Which Ones We Do

6 Ways to Make Rosé — And Which Ones We Do

There are six ways to make pink wine — Saignée, Clarete, Ripasso, Piquette, short maceration, and blush. Ours use the first four. Here's a plain-English breakdown of every method, which two we deliberately don't make, and how our Bang Bang, Cherry Bomb, Breakfast in the Vineyard, and Ophelia fit in.
How Orange Wine Is Made — In 5 Steps

How Orange Wine Is Made — In 5 Steps

Orange wine is white grape juice fermented on the skins — the way humans have made wine for 8,000 years. Here's the 5-step process from vineyard to bottle, what it actually tastes like, and where to start with our lineup: 5th Element, Marmalade Pie, and Inclusion Orange.
Traynor Vineyard's Beginners' Guide: 5 Natural Wines You Need to Taste

Traynor Vineyard's Beginners' Guide: 5 Natural Wines You Need to Taste

Discover the world of wine with Traynor Vineyard's top 5 picks for beginners. Explore our selection of natural wines from Prince Edward County, perfect for those starting their wine journey. Visit us to taste the best in natural winemaking.
Fizz & Finesse: The Pet-Nat vs Piquette Showdown at Traynor Vineyard!

Fizz & Finesse: The Pet-Nat vs Piquette Showdown at Traynor Vineyard!

Where every sip is a story, and every story is worth savoring. Cheers to the effervescent adventures in Prince Edward County!
Vino Regrets? Cure Your Wine Hangover with These Tips

Vino Regrets? Cure Your Wine Hangover with These Tips

Find relief after a night of wine indulgence with our top tips for curing a wine hangover. From hydration hacks to nutritious recovery meals, learn how to effectively combat headaches, nausea, and fatigue, ensuring you're back to your best in no time.
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