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New Thanksgiving wines (and more!) – 2026 edition

Seriously, it’s Thanksgiving already? Yes, here in Canada, Thanksgiving is already next Monday! There have been telltale seasonal warning signs though – the nights are coming quicker than ever, the sun is still down when the alarm goes off in the morning, and the leaves are showing off their fall colours. I’m also starting to notice that more reds are filling my cart at the liquor store, rather than the whites and rosés I crave in summer.

In keeping with this changing of the seasons, it’s the perfect time for some Thanksgiving wine suggestions!

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The Wonderful World of Chapoutier in Côtes du Rhône

I never turn down a chance to drink/taste/write about wines from the Côtes du Rhône. They are some of the most gorgeous, easy-drinking wines from France. So when I found out the French Winophiles were discussing this beautiful wine region in the South of France this month, I knew I had to participate. While some of my fellow Winophiles received samples, I went to the LCBO to grab a couple of my go-to (i.e. affordable!) Côtes du Rhône wines from well-known producer M. Chapoutier.

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Innovative winemaking in Catalunya’s Penedès: Torres Gran Coronas Reserva

Have you ever been to Barcelona? If so, you’ve been just a hop, skip and a jump away from the Penedès winemaking region in Catalunya. Though it is best known as the home of cava (i.e. Spain’s version of Champagne), there is a huge range of amazing wines coming out of this region. Today we’ll be exploring its innovative winemaking, and tasting Familia Torres’ Gran Coronas Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon.

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