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Recent Media Coverage

March 2025 — San Francisco Chronicle
"Here’s how Trump’s tariffs could crush California wineries"

“Kascadia Wine Merchants, a Bay Area wine importer and retailer, is focused on North American wines and represents roughly a dozen producers in Canada.”
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The True North Trio: Canadian Craft Across Borders
Now shipping across the U.S. with free delivery, the True North Trio is more than a curated wine pack — it’s a celebration of small producers, cross-border resilience, and shared North American wine culture.
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SCOUT MAGAZINE - Poplar Grove Wins Big at London Wine Competition 

Scout Vancouver, July 24/2020

 

CHEFTIMONY Episode 054 – Line Cook Thoughts "Sidebar" Podcast

Graham MacLennan & Tania Tomaszewska discuss Canadian wine abroad andwhere American's who are seeking a splash of Canadian wine can source their very own bottle in the US - with Kascadia Wine Merchants of course!

 

LEARN LEAD LIFT - How to Think, Act and Inspire Your Way to Greatness -

Author: Wendy Ryan 

 

MY VANCITY - Top of the Podium for Poplar Grove Winery 

My VanCity, May 11th, 2021

 

THE TALLMIKEWINEPODCAST - "Oh....CANADA!!! VJ Gandhi from Kascadia Wine Merchants"

Tall Mike Wine Podcast 8/24/21

 

VINEPAIR PODCAST - "Four regions to break you out of your wine rut.”

Zach Geballe 

 

PIX MAGAZINE - Okanagan Is a Spectacular Wine Region Within Easy Reach 

Zach Geballe, Pix, The Drop 9/17/2021

 

WINES OF BRITISH COLUMBIA - BC Grape Wine Export

Step-by-Step Guide – Exporting BC Wine to USA – Seattle , NOVEMBER 2021

 

GREAT NORTHWEST WINE  -  Vine Start: Cover Story Marks Our Return to British Columbia 

Eric Degerman, Great Northwest Wine Magazine, July 24th, 2022

 

WINES TO FIND PODCAST: Ep 144: Canadian Wine with Kascadia Wine Merchants (10/13/2022)

 

NAPA VALLEY LIFESTYLE - "Introducing the Wine Gems of Canada to the U.S. Kascadia Wine Merchants"  

Francie Low , Napa Valley Life Magazine, Issue Winter 2022 (Release date 12/11/2022)

   

CASTANET.NET - "BC WINE IN THE U.S. Crossing the Canada-U.S. border with B.C. wine."

Allison Markin , CASTANET.NET (01/25/2023) 

 


Welcome Kascadia Wine Merchants: making the first Canadian Wine Club available in the USA.


Jul 24, 2023

MULLIGAN STEW - John Skinner on his Painted Rock Wines /VJ Gandhi on making our wines available in USA.

By Terry David Mulligan, Mulligan Stew, Tasting Room Radio July 29th, 2023

 

TRADE AND INVESTMENT B.C. GOVERNMENT - Elevating the American Wine Experience with B.C. 

British Columbia (B.C.), Canada boasts a vibrant wine culture that has been steadily gaining recognition on the world stage.

Written by Mona Afshari | October 3, 2023

 

TT WINE EXPLORER PODCAST - Kascadia Calling!
Introducing Canadian Wines to US Consumers

Looking to send a gift of Canadian wine to a US-based recipient? Live in the United States and want to try some Canadian or “PacWest” wine exploring? Listen and learn how with VJ and Kascadia Wine Merchants.

By Tania Tomaszewska | October 5, 2023

 

PROHIBITCHIN MAGAZINE - VJ Gandhi Saw Her Chance

The Canadian-turned-Californian is merging her past and present to build the future she's always wanted.

Beth Demmon, Prohibitchin' Magazine  | October 3rd, 2023

 

GREAT NORTHWEST WINE COMPETITION

The Great Northwest Invitational Wine Competition, and the 11th annual judging will be staged Oct. 3-4-5, 2023 at the historic Columbia Gorge Hotel & Spa in Hood River, Ore.

Great Northwest Wine  | Oct 2023

 

MY VANCITY - The First Canadian Wine Club in the US

Kascadia Wine Merchants Makes History with the Launch of the First Canadian Wine Club in the US, Offering Members Exclusive Access to Rare and Hard-to-Find Vintages

MyVanCity | November 25, 2023

 

MONTREAL GAZETTE - Holiday Gift Guide 2023 

We are beyond thrilled to share that we have been featured in the prestigious Montreal Gazette's 2023 Holiday Gift Guide!

Montreal Gazette   | November 23, 2023

 

EATER WINE CLUB - First Canadian Wine Feature

Kascadia Wine Merchants is featuring the very "first ever" Canadian wine club pack with Eater.com, curated by our founder VJ Gandhi, who has played a significant role in importing and marketing award-winning Canadian wines across the United States. She has hand-selected an exquisite array of wines to showcase in March 2024!

 

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE - Here's how Trump's tariffs could crush California wineries.

The article explores the impact of newly imposed Trump-era tariffs on Canadian goods, particularly focusing on how they could negatively affect both California wineries and cross-border wine trade. "Kascadia Wine Merchants, a Bay Area wine importer and retailer is focused on North American wines and represents roughly a dozen producers in Canada."

Jess Lander, Esther Mobley SF Chronicle  | March 6, 2025

https://www.sfchronicle.com/food/wine/article/trump-tariffs-canada-20205140.php

Available to read on PressReader if you don't have a SF Chronicle subscription: https://www.pressreader.com/usa/san-francisco-chronicle-late-edition-sunday/20250309/281603836231057?srsltid=AfmBOorjE3jpM9uhmYcJ9-apaP4Hiz810xq6jb7MwvTb0-Crx0gKdzRS

 

MY VANCITY - 25% Tariff on Canadian Wine: What It Means for U.S. Consumers.

"Despite its rapid growth, the company faces challenges due to recent tariff increases on Canadian goods, which have risen to 25%. These tariffs could potentially impact both the business and its consumers."

MyVanCity |