Carménère Day. November 24 to commemorate its rediscovery in Chile 24 years ago Carménère was first brought to Chile in the mid 1800s and was thought to be Merlot until 1994. The leaves look very similar to Merlot and the vines were intermingled. The root stocks are the original from over 100 years ago. This […]
World Malbec Day April 17, 2025 A 2,000-year-old black grape with thick skin, the colour of a Malbec wine is so dark and inky, it’s almost opaque and has been coined with the nickname “Black Wine.” Today, over 75% of all Malbec grapes are grown in Argentina and April 17th is celebrated as World Malbec […]
Outside of the Rhône, Viognier can be found in regions of North and South America as well as Australia, New Zealand, the Cape Winelands in South Africa and Israel. Viognier is a viable choice for people who love white wine that is dry but also feels soft and round, with medium to full body, plus […]
International Sauvignon Blanc Day, On May 6, 2025 There are 3 Sauvignon Blanc Kits: we have the En Primeur Chilean Sauvignon Blanc, Cru Select New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc and Ontario Sauvignon Blanc in stock to choose from. Ontario Sauvignon Blanc is straw in colour with a refreshing grassy nose; bold herbal tones and fresh citrus […]
Describing the flavours of a Chardonnay can be very challenging because they differ based on different winemaking techniques. They boast impressive ranges from the expected butter and oak to fresh fruit flavours of citrus, apple and tropical fruits. While many Chardonnays have high aromatic complexity, others can have smoky, vanilla and spice notes due to […]
This is Rosé Month and the Rosé's are on sale 15% off Pinot Noir Rosé Winexpert French Rosé 24 bottle Bourbon Rosé Silver Medal winner International Winemaking competiton White Zinfandel Bourbon Rosé Every flavour: Sweet, Dry, Light, Full Body.... […]
Pinot Noir Day August 18, 2025 We have limited quantities of a RQ2024 German Pinot Noir which has been exceptional. $35.00 off. It is amazing!!!! Pinot Noir is a fantastic wine, but a temperamental grape. With its rich color and complex flavors, it is largely considered one of the most hedonistic wines ever made. […]
International Chianti Day . Remember the basket on the bottle. This is the Famous Sangiovese grape it the headliner in this wine. Very food friendly and ages very well. Typically aged in oak 18 month. Chianti, a wine region in Toscana AKA Tuscany, is also the name of the incredible wine produced in this region. “World-renowned, […]
September 17, 2024 Grenache and Garnacha are the same thing. Grenache is the name in France, Garnacha is the name in Spain. We have an amazing Grenache Syrah which if you are interested. We also have a Winexpert GSM (Grenache Syrah Mourvèdre) for you also 15% off all Grenache kits (Cannot be combined with […]
Second Saturday in October International Pinotage Day October 11, 2025 The Pinotage Association states that “there is so much to talk about when the topic of Pinotage comes up. From historic tales of creation – merging Pinot Noir and Hermitage (Cinsaut) grapes by Prof Perold – to today’s legends crafting the latest Pinotage or Pinotage blends. The […]
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