Events

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!

We are closed for our annual Christmas vacation starting December 22, 2024 – January 9, 2025. We are back to regular hours starting January 9, 2025.

We are heading to Zihuatanejo, Mexico this year. Feliz Navidad!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of you. Thank you for your continued patronage.

Merry Christmas from all of us at It’s About Wine!

May your holiday season be filled with peace, joy, and of course lots of wine.

Stay safe, stay healthy, be kind. We will see you in the new year.

We hope you are having a wonderful time with your family and friends, gorging on turkey dinner and enjoying lots of your fabulous wine.

Turkey and the side dishes of sweet potatoes and mashed potatoes with lots of butter and gravy pair well with big, flavourful wines like Chardonnay or Gewürztraminer.

Always have Rosé on the Christmas table. It goes well with everything from turkey to the things we know everyone really loves — the huge variety of side dishes. With a Christmas spread that is loaded with platters of food more rich and buttery than the last, it is good to have something to brighten up your palate.

Yes, you can serve red wine with turkey. Serve a lighter red with moderate acidity, such as Pinot Noir, to cut through the richness. The light berry brightness of red wine for Christmas contrasts well with the heartiness of the classic menu. Some loud and bold foods like bacon-studded Brussels want intense, equally loud wines like a Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon or Shiraz.

Having said all that the most important thing is that you enjoy what’s in your glass!