Darren Oleksyn

Calgary

Senior Producer at Postmedia Network Inc.

Calgary Herald wine columnist and blogger. WSET Level 3 Advanced holder. When I'm not tasting wines, I'm probably watching sports, or doing both.

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Articles

Canadian wine can provide some comfort in these unsettled times

2 weeks ago | calgaryherald.com | Darren Oleksyn

Advertisement 1Here are three wines from long-time producers you can count onReviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Article contentWith so much turmoil in the world, many of us are looking for things we can rely on. Sign In or Create an AccountArticle contentArticle contentKeeping tabs on tariffs, counter-tariffs and annexation jokes/threats can wear a person out.
Warm your winter soul with these tasty Australian wines

1 month ago | calgaryherald.com | Darren Oleksyn

Advertisement 1Top wineries are focusing on freshness and a sense of placeReviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Article contentWhen the snow piles up here in March, I like to think warm thoughts of wine harvests underway in the Southern Hemisphere. Article contentArticle contentArticle contentThis year, in Australia, harvest started around Jan.
Warm your winter soul with these tasty Australian wines

1 month ago | timminstimes.com | Darren Oleksyn

Top wineries are focusing on freshness and a sense of placePublished Mar 01, 2025 • Last updated 1 day ago • 5 minute readHarvested shiraz grapes sit in a bucket at the Helen & Joey Estate vineyard in the Yarra Valley region of Greater Melbourne, Australia. Though the area's 100-plus wineries make only four per cent of Australia's wine, the Yarra Valley is a hotbed of young ambitious winemakers.
Warm your winter soul with these tasty Australian wines

1 month ago | lucknowsentinel.com | Darren Oleksyn

Advertisement 1Top wineries are focusing on freshness and a sense of place • • Article contentWhen the snow piles up here in March, I like to think warm thoughts of wine harvests underway in the Southern Hemisphere. Advertisement 2Article contentArticle contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team. We apologize, but this video has failed to load.
February is the perfect time to try out some single-malt Scotches

2 months ago | calgaryherald.com | Darren Oleksyn

Advertisement 1Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Article contentWith Robbie Burns Day and its celebration of all things Scottish landing last weekend, and the depths of winter upon us, this seems like an appropriate time to take a closer look at Scotch whisky.
February is the perfect time to try out some single-malt Scotches

2 months ago | thechronicle-online.com | Darren Oleksyn

Published Feb 01, 2025 • Last updated 2 days ago • 4 minute readCanadian Whisky: The Portable Expert includes tasting notes on 100 Canadian whiskies. ALLArticle contentWith Robbie Burns Day and its celebration of all things Scottish landing last weekend, and the depths of winter upon us, this seems like an appropriate time to take a closer look at Scotch whisky. Advertisement 2This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.
February is the perfect time to try out some single-malt Scotches

2 months ago | timminstimes.com | Darren Oleksyn

Published Feb 01, 2025 • Last updated 3 days ago • 4 minute readCanadian Whisky: The Portable Expert includes tasting notes on 100 Canadian whiskies. ALLArticle contentWith Robbie Burns Day and its celebration of all things Scottish landing last weekend, and the depths of winter upon us, this seems like an appropriate time to take a closer look at Scotch whisky. Advertisement 2This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.
February is the perfect time to try out some single-malt Scotches

2 months ago | thesudburystar.com | Darren Oleksyn

Published Feb 01, 2025 • Last updated 4 hours ago • 4 minute readCanadian Whisky: The Portable Expert includes tasting notes on 100 Canadian whiskies. ALLArticle contentWith Robbie Burns Day and its celebration of all things Scottish landing last weekend, and the depths of winter upon us, this seems like an appropriate time to take a closer look at Scotch whisky. Advertisement 2This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.
Oleksyn: Starting the year right with 13 wines for $20 or less

Jan 3, 2025 | calgaryherald.com | Darren Oleksyn

Advertisement 1Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Article contentIt’s been a rough go, these past few years, when it comes to buying power. Article contentArticle contentArticle contentRampant inflation and high interest rates crimped spending in a lot of households. Tighter budgets can mean less money for “luxuries” like wine.
Lighter red wines are a great option for holiday entertaining

Dec 6, 2024 | calgaryherald.com | Darren Oleksyn

Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Article contentWhile the big, bold red wines often seem to get the glory, I find I’m leaning more and more to lighter reds, all year long.