World Moscato Day Moscato wine is famous for its sweet flavors of peaches and orange blossom. The word Moscato (“moe-ska-toe”) is the Italian name for Muscat Blanc – one of the oldest wine grapes in the world! Grown in France, Italy, Austria, Greece, Israel and even Australia. Wines are often dry to taste, but since the […]
International Chardonnay Day Thursday before Memorial Day (May 22 in 2025) 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 […]
June is National Rose Month… and Rosé Month at Village Craft Winemaker! Did you know? June is officially National Rose Month, celebrating the timeless beauty, symbolism, and cultural significance of the rose. First recognized in the U.S. in 1959, it helped pave the way for the rose to become the national flower. And as National […]
Pinot Noir Day August 18, 2025 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. Elegant and berry-like, its velvet flavor is the perfect addition to any affair. Pinot Noir Day celebrates this wine and […]
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 […]
Merlot one of the Noble grapes is featured this month
Zinfandel is synonymous with California however it was discovered that it is related to the Italian Primitivo and actually comes from Croatia. Zinfandel produces full-bodied, robust red wines with some of the highest Alcohol content. Lodi, in Central California, is known to have some of the country’s oldest Zinfandel vines, some of which are more […]
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 […]
Cabernet Franc day December 4, 2025, which is one of the wine world’s most important, yet often understated, red grape varieties.Today, Cabernet Franc is one of the most widely planted grape varieties in the world It all began in southwest France sometime in the 17th century with Cardinal Richelieu’s love for a particular blue-black grape. […]
World Malbec Day: April 17/ 26 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 […]
