Events

The 4th annual Shiraz Day takes place on the fourth Thursday in July, this year that is July 24th, and anyone who loves a good red wine must join this toasting day. The first documented records of Shiraz vine cuttings come from 1830. Scotsman James Busby, a pioneering viticulturist, moved to Australia in 1824 and imported the vine cuttings of Shiraz, perhaps not knowing that it would become an iconic red varietal that is savored and celebrated all over the world! It is one of the most famous red wines in the world, with a reputation for being rich and full bodied with velvety tannin. Cooked black fruit flavours of blackberry and plum with layered notes of dark chocolate, coffee, licorice, pepper and spice present in this fan favourite wine.

To honour this day ALL of our Shiraz wine kits are $15 off. Private Reserve 8 week Shiraz from Barossa Valley Australia, Reserve 6 week Shiraz from Australia and Classic 4 week Shiraz from California.

Happy International Merlot Day!

November 7 is International Merlot Day. Not that Merlot lovers need a reason to open a bottle of wine. But as it is International Merlot Day, it is time to celebrate!

Today only ALL Merlot wine kits are $15 off. This includes our 8 week Private Reserve Stag’s Leap Merlot from Napa, our 6 week Reserve Merlot from California, and our 4 week Classic Merlot from Chile.

This year Remembrance Day falls on a Monday. It’s About Wine! will be closed as usual.  Please observe the 2 minutes of silence at 11 AM to honour our veterans.

A heartfelt Thank-You to all the men & women that have served (especially those who gave their lives) and those that are currently serving our country for their courage and dedication.

Tempranillo Day is celebrated on the second Thursday of November every year and this year, it falls on November 14. The Spanish word ‘Temprano’ translates to ‘early,’ and Spain’s native Tempranillo grapes are called so because they are harvested early in the season. In 2011, the Tempranillo Advocates Producers and Amigos Society (TAPAS) celebrated the first Tempranillo Day with the goal of providing a way for people to add to the complexity of their wine drinking.

Celebrate with a glass of Tempranillo – plum, raspberry, and black cherry aromas and it’s fruity taste perfectly complements dishes with a hint of spice, making it a classic pairing with Spanish chorizo. Because of its low acidity, medium tannins, and savory flavor, Tempranillo wine pairs well with a wide range of salads and entrées.

To celebrate we are offering $15 off our Classic Tempranillo wine kit. Today only!

Calling all Zin lovers!

Today is National Zinfandel Day. National Zinfandel Day is the 3rd Wednesday in November. This year that is November 20th. Long considered the signature wine of California, it is also grown in Australia, Croatia (crljenak kaštelanski) and Italy (Primitivo).

Raise a glass tonight of your favourite Zin, either a bold and spicy red wine or sweet, pink-colored rosé.

In honour of Zinfandel Day all our Zinfandel wine kits are $15 off. Red or pink! This includes our 8 week Private Reserve Zinfandel from Lodi, California and our 4 week Classic White Zinfandel (blush) from California.

Today is Carménère Day!

November 24 is the day to celebrate Chile’s national grape. Carménère might originally be from France, but we’d recommend celebrating today with one of the great bottles from Chile.

Deep crimson, with dark cherry aroma, red fruits and berry notes running to a smoky, spicy finish with notes of dark chocolate and tobacco. Serve with grilled beef, pizza, or dark chocolate.

Today only our Reserve Chile Carménère is $15 off!