Episode 22: Canada - Beyond Ice Wine with Andrea Kaiser - FineWineToMe - the wine business podcast

Canada – Beyond Ice Wine

Featuring: Andrea Kaiser (Daughter of Inniskillin co-founder Karl Kaiser · Winemaker · Brand Builder)

 

In this episode of FineWineToMe – The Wine Business Podcast, we dive deep into the reality of Canadian wine with Andrea Kaiser. We explore how her father’s legacy shaped a generation, why Canadian producers still battle old stereotypes, and how modern Niagara winemakers are pushing far beyond Ice Wine with world-class Cabernet Franc, Sauvignon Blanc, and her own surprising Dornfelder Rosado.

 

We discuss:

00:00 Intro

00:32 A Sweet Legacy - Ice Wine and the Kaiser Family Tradition

14:53 Andrea Unfiltered - Life Beyond the Vineyard

22:10 Drea's Wine Co. - What's in the bottle?

50:02 Beyond Ice Wine - Canada's Bold New Grape Game

01:00:35 From trade war to a golden opportunity - How Trump (Accidentally) boosted Canadian wine

01:14:41 Conclusion and Outro

 

Perfect for wine professionals, sommeliers, importers, and anyone curious about the business side of Canadian wine.

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And to learn more about Drea's Wine Co, visit: https://www.dreawine.com

 

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