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Calling all Zin lovers!

Today is National Zinfandel Day. National Zinfandel Day is the 3rd Wednesday in November. This year that is November 19th. 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 21, 2025 – January 3, 2026. We are back to regular hours starting January 3, 2026.

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.

At this time of the year we are often asked “What is the best wine to serve with Turkey?” But Christmas dinner is more than just the turkey. The side dishes are just as important. Here are some suggestions to pair wine with the entire Christmas Dinner menu. In our opinion you should have some of each on the table! However, pick your favourite and serve it!

The best white wines to serve with turkey are a well-balanced Chardonnay (especially unoaked or low-oak styles for versatility), a crisp Sauvignon Blanc, or a fruity Riesling, all of which complement the turkey’s flavor and can also pair well with typical Thanksgiving side dishes. For a richer pairing, a full-bodied Viognier works well with gravy and mashed potatoes. A good Pinot Grigio or Pinot Gris can be a suitable pairing for turkey, offering a refreshing and lighter alternative to Chardonnay.

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. A well chilled dry or slightly off-dry Rosé will cleanse your palate for the next dish!

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!

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