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World Malbec Day: April 17/ 2026

Village Craft Winemaker 105 358 58 Ave SW, Calgary

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 […]

International Pinotage Day October 11, 2025

Village Craft Winemaker 105 358 58 Ave SW, Calgary

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 […]