September signifies a change in season; one with beautiful colours, shorter days and longer nights curled up next to a cozy fire. There is so much to love about fall, including our favourite wine pairings to enjoy the changes happening all around us.
Fall’s Trending Cocktail: Apple Cider Mimosa
As the humidity breaks and the air gets fresh, late summer’s unexpected cocktail is the surprising yet delicious pairing of apple cider and our favourite bubblies. And who better to bring this trend to life with a fun and refreshing twist than Growers Cider, a fan favourite in Canada for 100 years? Growers Cider is enjoyed best with friends – new, old and odd.
In 1922, five Canadian fruit farming friends got together to change the fruit packing game as we know it and created a berry wine – and shortly after, Growers was born. To celebrate 100 years of taking a chance with friends, Growers Cider has released a limited-edition Growers Century Dry (a nod to its OG roots, made with apples only).
In honour of friendships, and unsuspecting pairings, we’ve created the perfect Growers Cider Mimosa recipes inspired by our favourite odd couples.
Snoop & Martha
Growers Century Dry Cider is the OG favourite among cider fans in Canada. Just as long-time friends Snoop Dogg and Martha Stewart have been seen as an odd couple due to their opposite careers, this dry cider pairs perfectly with the sweet and delicate Ruffino Prosecco.
- ½ can of Growers Century Dry Cider (approx. 177 mL)
- 3 oz Ruffino Prosecco
- Splash of apple juice
- Equal parts cinnamon and brown sugar to create a fall rim mixture
Kourtney & Travis
Looking for an option that’s less sweet and more edgy? The Growers Extra Dry Apple pairs perfectly with the Jackson-Triggs Grand Reserve Brut Sparkling Wine, a bubbly as dry as Kourtney Kardashian’s sense of humour.
- Just under ½ a can of Growers Extra Dry Apple Cider (approx. 177 mL)
- 3 oz Jackson-Triggs Grand Reserve Brut Sparkling Wine
- 3 oz sparkling water
- 1 thin slice of your favourite Honeycrisp apple for garnish
Schmitt & Cece
While fictional, the relationship between Schmitt and Cece on Fox’s New Girl was hilariously odd. And yet, the coupling of these two vastly different and over-the-top personalities always had viewers asking for more. Introducing the Growers Cider Mimosa that will leave your guests asking for refills. Growers Summer Peach Cider and Saintly The Good Sparkling (with fruit forward flavours including citrus, peach and pear) are the new IT couple in town.
- ½ a bottle of Growers Summer Peach Cider (approx. 177 mL)
- 3 oz Saintly The Good Sparkling
- Splash of peach juice
- Garnish with a slice of peach
Red Wine Season
Labour Day marks the unofficial end of summer. And while we hate to say goodbye to backyard BBQs and beach days, we can now say hello to our favourite red wines! That’s right, folks, red wine season is here, and we’ve got you covered with a selection of top red wines to help you ease into the colder weather. We wouldn’t dare be caught wearing white after Labour Day. Not with all the red wine sipping we have planned this fall.
Bodacious Smooth Red
Discover the smooth side of bold with Bodacious Smooth Red. This sweet yet bold red is sure to please even the most devout white wine drinkers with its fruit-forward flavours and aromas of blackberry and blackcurrant.
BASK Cabernet Sauvignon
BASK in the amazing flavours and aromas with Canada’s first 0g sugar per serving wine brand. BASK Cabernet Sauvignon, one of the newer wines from the brand, is the perfect red to help ease you into the fall season. This full-bodied wine has a smooth finish, aromas of blackcurrant and black cherry with a hint of spice.
Tom Gore Cabernet Sauvignon
Tom Gore Cabernet Sauvignon is a favourite all year round. Forget the pumpkin-spiced lattes; curl up on a chilly fall evening with this fruit-forward wine for hints of dark chocolate and mocha.
Cuffing Season
For those who were single for the summer, cuffing season is officially upon us as singles look for a partner to snuggle with to help them get through the colder months of the year. According to recent survey data, one-quarter of Gen Z and millennials claim wine is a “must” before a first date. Below is a list of top wines perfect to help navigate those awkward first dates while in search of a mate for the season.
Vintage Ink CDA Rebel Red
According to recent survey data, Leos and Scorpios are the most likely to drink red wine than any other zodiac sign, and we have the perfect wine to match their confident and daring personalities. Vintage Ink CDA Rebel Red is a rich and full blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon with an elegantly balanced palate of fruity flavours, soft, round tannins and a lingering finish. A wine as complex and satisfying as our favourite Zodiac signs.
Jackson-Triggs Reserve Méthode Classique
Don’t let the first date jitters stop you from finding your perfect match. While it might be red wine season, it’s never a bad idea to sneak in a little sparkling. Jackson-Triggs Reserve Méthode Classique is aged “en tirage” for a period of 9 months. This sparkling gives you hints of citrus, elderflower, peach, and apple. An elegant crowd pleaser that is sure to impress your guest and calm your nerves – all in one foul sip!
Triggs 2020 Grand Reserve White Meritage
Tinder is the wild card in the online dating world. You never know what you’re going to get. While you might enjoy a little spontaneity in your dating life, we have a wine that’s as reliable as it is flavourful. The Jackson-Triggs 2020 Grand Reserve White Meritage is an award-winning wine with delicious hints of pineapple and coconut. A great pour every single time. So, no matter how your Tinder date goes, you can count on this fan-favourite wine.
