Monthly Newsletter

September 2025

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Volume 29 Issue 8 September 2025

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Please note Wine Kitz Brantford will be CLOSED on
Saturday, September 2 for the Labour Day weekend!

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Celebrate with our Labour Day Anniversary Sale!

Dear Wine Enthusiasts,

We are thrilled to announce a special event at Wine Kitz Brantford! From September 2nd to 6th, we are celebrating both Labour Day and the second anniversary of Gary Bell taking ownership of Wine Kitz Brantford. To show our appreciation for your support over the past year, we are offering a 20% discount on all in-stock wine kits during this period.

This is the perfect opportunity to stock up on your favourite wine kits, create wine for Thanksgiving and the Holiday Season, or try something new. Whether you’re a seasoned winemaker or just starting out, we have a fantastic selection of wine kits to suit every taste and occasion.

Important Details:

• Sale Dates: September 2nd – 6th only
• Discount: 20% off all in-stock wine kits
• Note: This discount cannot be combined with any other discounts or sales.

Join us in celebrating our second fantastic year! We look forward to continuing to serve our wonderful community of wine lovers and helping you create many more delicious wines in the years to come.

Cheers to great wines and even better times ahead!

Warm regards,
The Wine Kitz Brantford Team

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Wines for Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving dinner is one of the trickiest meals to pair with wine — not because the food is challenging, but because there’s so much of it. From roast turkey and gravy to cranberry sauce, stuffing, and a half-dozen side dishes, it’s a flavour parade on your plate. The secret? Choose wines with enough character to hold their own, but enough finesse to play nicely with the variety.

For reds, Pinot Noir is a classic choice. Its soft tannins and bright berry flavours complement turkey beautifully without overpowering it. Another excellent pick is Zinfandel, with its ripe fruit and subtle spice — perfect alongside sweet potatoes, stuffing, and cranberry sauce.

If you prefer white, Riesling is a Thanksgiving superstar. Its hint of sweetness tames savoury dishes and cuts through rich flavours like gravy, while Chardonnay adds a touch of elegance with creamy textures and hints of apple and butter.

Start your wine kit now, and by the time October rolls around, you’ll have a Thanksgiving table that’s not only full of delicious food — but also proudly featuring wine you crafted yourself. Now that’s something to be thankful for.

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Shiraz Spotlight – The Bold Red Made for Autumn

When the evenings turn crisp and the leaves start to change, it’s time to swap your summer sippers for wines with a little more body and warmth. Shiraz is one of the best choices for this seasonal shift — bold, full-bodied, and bursting with rich, dark fruit flavours like blackberry, plum, and black cherry. Depending on where it’s grown, you’ll also find peppery, smoky, or even chocolatey notes that make it perfect for cozy autumn evenings.

Shiraz is a natural partner for fall’s heartier menus. Its generous body and warming alcohol make it perfect with braised beef, lamb stew, roast pork, grilled mushrooms, and spiced squash dishes. It’s equally happy at a casual dinner with burgers or pizza, or taking centre stage at your Canadian Thanksgiving table.

You might have seen the name Syrah on wine labels and wondered how it compares. The truth is, Shiraz and Syrah are the same grape. The difference lies in style:

• Syrah (often from France and cooler climates) tends to be a bit more restrained, with savoury notes of black olive, smoke, and pepper.
• Shiraz (most famously from Australia and warmer regions) is usually riper, fruitier, and more generous in body.

Our wine kits capture the best of Shiraz’s lush, approachable style — perfect for drinking young, but with the structure to age beautifully.

Make a batch now, and you’ll be enjoying glasses of your own Shiraz by the time the last leaves fall. Big flavour, bold personality, and the satisfaction of knowing it came from your own winemaking — that’s the perfect recipe for autumn.

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Seasonal Winemaking Reminder – Start Now for Winter Holidays

It may feel like summer just ended, but if you want wine ready for the holiday season, the clock is ticking. Most wine kits take 4–8 weeks from start to finish, and if you’re planning to age your wine a little longer for best flavour, starting now means you’ll be sipping it by the fire come December.

Imagine your holiday table with bottles of wine made by you — ready to pour for guests or wrap as thoughtful, personalized gifts. From rich reds for holiday roasts to crisp whites for seafood or turkey, there’s a perfect kit for every festive menu.

And here’s the bonus: making your own wine in September avoids the last-minute liquor store rush and gives you time to bottle, label, and even dress up your wine for gifting. It’s more personal, more affordable, and a lot more fun.

So while others are stressing over holiday shopping, you’ll be toasting your foresight — with a glass of your own vintage in hand.

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🍷 Sept 3 – National Cabernet Sauvignon Day

Bold. Structured. Full of dark fruit and spice. Cabernet Sauvignon is the king of reds for a reason — it’s just as comfortable at a backyard BBQ as it is with a prime rib roast.

At Wine Kitz Brantford, you can craft your own Cab Sauv from high-quality wine kits — ready to impress at fall dinners and holiday gatherings. Start a batch now, and you’ll have bottles worth bragging about before the year is out.

📅 Make it. Bottle it. Enjoy it.
Because some celebrations deserve more than just one day.

🦪 Sept 9 – International Boxed Wine Day

Boxed wine isn’t just for convenience — it’s a game-changer for camping weekends, canoe trips, and cottage getaways. Lightweight, easy to pack, and no clinking bottles in the cooler.

And here’s the real bonus: the bag inside keeps air out, so your wine stays fresh for weeks after opening. That means you can pour a glass today, another next weekend, and it’ll still taste as good as the first sip.

At Wine Kitz Brantford, any wine kit you make can be bagged instead of bottled — then slipped into a decorative (or travel-friendly) box. Perfect for the great outdoors… or just the great couch.

🔥 Sept 19 – International Grenache Day

Grenache is one of the wine world’s great multitaskers — equally at home in bold red blends and fresh, fruit-forward rosés.

At Wine Kitz Brantford, you can make:

• 🍷 GSM Blend – Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre team up for a smooth, complex red with layers of berry, spice, and a hint of earthiness. Perfect for cozy autumn dinners.
• 🌸 Grenache Rosé – Light, juicy, and refreshingly crisp with notes of strawberry and citrus. Ideal for sipping now or saving for next spring’s patio season.

Whether you go bold or blush, Grenache has you covered. Which one will you make first?

🥩 Sept 25 – National Lobster Day

Few meals feel more decadent than lobster — buttery, tender, and just begging for the perfect wine pairing. The good news? You don’t need a seaside reservation to enjoy it.

Lobster loves Chardonnay, especially one with a touch of oak to match its rich, buttery flavours. Or keep it bright and fresh with Viognier or Sauvignon Blanc for a citrusy lift. At Wine Kitz Brantford, you can make any of these styles yourself — so when lobster’s on the menu, the wine’s already chilling in your fridge.

Celebrate like you’re on the coast: melt the butter, pop the cork, and raise a glass to the ultimate seafood indulgence.

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