Canadian Wine: Canada Day Celebrations

With Canada Day right around the corner, plenty of Canadians are planning how to celebrate. All the best parties have wine. Why not celebrate Canada by trying some of the hottest Canadian wines and Canandian wine brands? No matter your preference, you’ll be sure to find a Canadian wine that you like. Start by figuring out what you’d like to do during the patriotic holiday. Do you and your friends want to have a dinner party? Or just spend the day enjoying the nice weather drinking outdoors? Finding a wine perfectly suited to your celebration will make it so much better, so it’s time to start looking now!

Best Canadian Wine for Outside Celebrations

If you plan on spending your Canada Day outside soaking up the sun, there are plenty of fun, lighter wines to choose from. Rosé, Champagne, Riesling, and icewines are just a few types of wine that will jazz up an outdoor celebration. If you want the best of the best, take your pick from among some of the highest rated Canadian wine brands.

Kismet Estate Infinity Rosé, 2014 – A dark peach in the glass, this rosé is full of flavor. It’s also versatile, making a great aperitif and after-dinner drink. It’s perfect for drinking throughout the day.

Inniskillin Gold Oak Aged Vidal Ice Wine, 2008 – This is one of Canada’s most popular ice wines, and rightfully so! Lots of sweetness and the refreshing flavors of tropical fruit make it the ideal wine for a hot summer celebration.

Handsome Brut – With a nose of fresh citrus and lime, this wine also gives you the full, smooth flavors of lime, minerals, and butter. It’s an ideal wine for sipping on a warm summer evening. As the bloggers at Vintage Wine Picks point out, it also makes a unique cocktail mixer.

Fort Berens Pinot Noir Rosé, 2012 – Very light and candy pink in the glass, this rosé is silky smooth. It’s long lasting on the palate and finishes with just a tinge of citrus. For barbeques or picnic celebrations, this is the wine you’re looking for.

Charles Baker Stratus Vinemount Ridge Riesling, 2012 – A dry, crisp wine. It carries the flavors of tropical pineapple along with peaches, nectarines, and grapefruit along with a hint of floral.

Best Wines for Dinner Parties

If you are planning on commemorating Canada’s birthday with a lavish dinner party, you need the best wine. You can go with the traditional choices like Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Gris. If you want to be a little different, mix things up with a Cabernet Franc or Syrah. Certain wines pair better with certain foods, so plan out your menu in advance!

The Foreign Affair Unreasonable Cabernet Franc, 2008 – Underlying hints of herbs and eucalyptus are the first things you taste on the palate. From there, you experience strong dark berry flavors, accompanied by hints of smoke and chocolate. This wine compliments meals with lamb or veal.

Lunessence Cabernet Sauvignon, 2014 – This red’s nose carries floral notes. On the palate are the smooth flavors of black currants, cherries, and plum. It’s a full-bodied wine and pairs very well with filet mignon.

Laughing Stock Vineyards Pinot Gris, 2013 – This white is perfect for a celebratory wine day. Rich and medium-bodied, it carries the taste of honey, pears, and butter. If you’re planning a dinner party with grilled salmon, this is the wine you want to accompany it.

Calliope Sauvignon Blanc, 2013 – Refreshing and crisp, this white has perfectly balanced acidity. It floods your palate with the flavor of gooseberries, melon, passionfruit, and lime. It pairs very well with salmon and shrimp dishes.

Burrowing Owl Syrah, 2014 – This syrah is a favorite of the reviewers at Vivino. It’s rich, dense, and has the smooth flavors of espresso, chocolate, and dark berries. There are subtle underlying notes of pepper and licorice. If you’ll  serving spare ribs, braised beef, or grilled vegetables, this is the wine you need.

Wines for Evening Drinking

If your plans for Canada Day involve drinking the evening away with your best friends, you need a wine that everyone likes. Red, white, rosé, fortified – it can be hard to pick a winner. Why not try a couple of unique wines to celebrate the love for your country?

Wayne Gretzky Estates No. 99 Merlot, 2013 – Very aromatic, this red has nice acidity and a very long finish. The flavors of berry and plum make it a great wine to drink on its own.

Elephant Island Framboise, 2014 – This wine has crisp, fresh raspberry flavor. It’s a wonderful dessert wine, pairing exceptionally well with chocolate or ice cream.

St-Georges Sélectionné – Golden in the glass, this fortified wine’saroma carries a mixture of fruit and wood. Airy acidity and a medium finish make it the perfect wine for drinking all night.

Celebrating in Style

There’s a great Canadian wine out there for any kind of Canada Day celebration you’re planning. To make sure you’re prepared, start shopping around for wines now. You’ll have more time to collect the hottest Canadian wine brands. When Canada Day finally rolls around, you’ll be able to party in style!