World Malbec Day: April 17/ 25 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 […]
National Wine Day Observed annually on May 25, National Wine Day is an all-encompassing celebration of wine—any style, any region, any varietal. Unlike specific wine days, this one is about whatever you love most in your glass. Whether you prefer a big, bold red or a delicate white, a sweet dessert wine or a funky […]
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 […]
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, […]
Merlot one of the Noble grapes is featured this month
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. […]
