International Sauvignon Blanc Day, On May 2, 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
