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Tempranillo Day is celebrated on the second Thursday of November every year and this year, it falls on November 12th. 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 18th. 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!