Celebrating wine in 2022
As my second year of slinging wine words rolls around, I just want to say thanks to all of you who read Through the Grapevine.
To those of you who have reached out to me with comments and questions, I love hearing from you. My intent is to bring knowledge, inspiration and a touch of humor to your wine experiences. I’ve edited the annual wine calendar this year for more focus on locally produced wines. Wine is for sharing — may you all find beauty-filled ways to share wine in 2022.
10 - Champagne & French Fries Day - Second annual celebration started by Unraveling Wine.
14 - Wine Lover’s Day
16 - International Syrah Day
18 - Global Drink Wine Day - So much wine, so little time. Drink up.
26 - Open That Bottle Night - The one you’ve been saving for that special time, this is it. Pop it.
1 - Fat Tuesday / Mardi Gras - Pair chenin blanc, gewürztraminer or pinot gris with Cajun seafood, or pinot noir and zinfandel with Creole tomato dishes.
3 - Mulled Wine Day
13 - International Riesling Day
14 - Tannat Day
17 - World Malbec Day - The Rogue Valley offers several distinctive malbecs. Take the day off and do a wine tour.
23 - International Cava Day - Recline with some of Spain’s sparkling wine.
29 - International Viognier Day
6 - International Sauvignon Blanc Day
9 - World Moscato Day
16 - Mimosa Day - Puttin’ on the Ritz
17 - Pinot Grigio Day - Sip some refreshingly crisp Italian vibe.
24 - Anniversary of Judgment of Paris Day - California wins in 1976
25 - National Wine Day (USA) - Love the wine you’re near.
26 - International Chardonnay Day - To oak or not to oak, you choose!
5 - National Bubbly Day - Bubble bubble, toil, and more bubbles.
10 - World Verdejo Day
11 - National Rosé Day - Think pink.
18 - Drink Chenin Blanc Day
24 - International Rosé Day - Think more pink.
4 - U.S. Sparkling Day - Here’s to your favorite American sparkling wine.
14 - Bastille Day, known in France as la Fête Nationale.
19-25 - National Prosecco Week - Enjoy these famous Italian bubbles, now in white and pink
25 - National Wine & Cheese day - Picnic, picnic
1-5 - International Albariño Days
4 - National White Wine Day - Think chill, one white wine at a time.
4 - Official Mead Day
13 - Celebrate Prosecco Day
18 - International Pinot Noir Day - Think global, drink local.
28 - National Red Wine Day
1 - International Cabernet Day
10 - International Port Wine Day - Fortify yourself
16 - International Grenache Day
6 -12 - Drink Local Wine Week - Time for a Southern Oregon wine safari.
6 - Orange Wine Day - Orange is the new rosé.
8 - International Pinotage Day
28 - Global Champagne Day - Let’s hear it for the fizz.
7 - International Merlot Day
10 - International Tempranillo Day
12 - Wine Tourism Day - Be a tourist, sip where you haven’t sipped before.
16 - National Zinfandel Day
17 - Beaujolais Nouveau Day
24 - World Carménère Day
4 - Cabernet Franc Day
5 - Prohibition Repeal Day in 1933
16 - Pinot Meunier Day
20 - Sangria Day - Not just for summer.
31 - Champagne Day. Let’s just call this bubbly night.
Raise a glass to 2022!
Reach Paula Bandy at pbthegrapevine@gmail.com and connect with her on Instagram at @pbthroughthegrapevine.