2025 Wine Days

We LOVE wine days! It’s a chance for us to try things we may not or have forgotten about! With that in mind, we have created an extensive calendar of international and national Wine Days throughout the year to help you celebrate your favorite varietals and styles each month. The 2025 calendar lists over 40 special days honoring everything from Champagne and Rosé to more obscure grapes like Furmint and Tannat.

Holidays are organized by month as well as alphabetically by grape variety or type for easy reference. Each date includes a brief description of what it commemorates, such as National Wine Day encouraging appreciation of diversity. Shelley and Phil hope the calendar will inspire episode topic ideas and seasonal tasting adventures for oenophiles to explore different wines with intentionality.

The detailed list serves as a fun planning tool for both novices and connoisseurs. We hope our listeners will mark special days on their calendars months in advance to indulge in the wines being celebrated. Whether hosting a special varietal-themed dinner party or seeking a new bottle to discover, the Wine Days calendar offers endless reasons to raise a glass throughout the year. #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing

By Date (see by grape variety below):

January

10th Champagne and French Fries Day

22nd National Wine Day (United States) – A day to celebrate and enjoy a glass of wine, appreciating the diversity of varietals and regions.

27th International Riesling Day – A day dedicated to celebrating Riesling, a versatile white wine known for its floral aromas and acidity.

28th International Syrah Day – A day to recognize Syrah/Shiraz, a red wine with bold flavors of dark fruits, spices, and often a hint of pepper.

February

1st International Furmint #FurmintDay

2nd Happy Birthday to South African Wine Day – #HappyBirthdaySAWine

5th Rosé Day – Australia and New Zealand

14th International Champagne Day – A day to indulge in the elegance and effervescence of Champagne, a sparkling wine from the Champagne region of France.

16th Syrah Day – A day to appreciate Syrah, a red wine grape variety known for producing bold, earthy wines with flavors of black pepper and dark fruit.

18th National Drink Wine Day (United States) – A day to raise a glass and enjoy your favorite wine, celebrating the culture and joy of wine drinking.

24th Open That Bottle Night (International) – A night to open and savor a special bottle of wine that you’ve been saving for a memorable occasion.

March is first Washington Wine Month

3rd Mulled Wine Day – International – A day to enjoy warm, spiced wine drinks and bring some winter coziness year-round.

5th Global Nebbiolo Day – International – A celebration of Nebbiolo, the grape behind Barolo and Barbaresco wines known for their elegant tannins and rose petal aromas.

13th Riesling Day – International – Dedicated to versatile Riesling, prized for its minerality, lovely acidity and ability to age gracefully for decades.

26th International Viognier Day – International – In appreciation of aromatic Viognier’s peachy flavors and floral perfumes which make it a food-friendly white.

27th World Marselan Day – International – Recognizing Marselan, a cross between Cabernet Sauvignon and Grenache producing rich yet elegant reds often found in the Rhone Valley.

April

14th Tannat – International – Honoring Tannat, the high tannin grape of Madiran used to craft bold, age-worthy reds with notes of plum, blackberry and truffle.

17th Malbec World Day – International – A day to indulge in and learn more about Malbec, Argentina’s signature grape producing wines with nuanced berry and pepper flavors.

25th International Viognier Day – Celebrated on the last Friday of April to appreciate the unique qualities and flavors of Viognier, a white grape variety known for its aromatic wines.

May is Oregon Wine Month

3rd International Sauvignon Blanc Day – International #SauvBlancDay – Sauvignon Blanc is a versatile white grape known for its balanced acidity and flavors ranging from citrus to grassy depending on region.

9th World Moscato – International

16th International Ezerjó Day – International

17th Pinot Grigio – National – Pinot Grigio is an elegant Italian white wine often displaying lemon, lime and floral aromas with a dry, crisp palate.

21st World Chardonnay Day – International – Chardonnay is one of the most widely planted white grapes, producing wines ranging from richly oaked styles to steely and mineral-driven depending on terroir.

23rd International Chardonnay Day – International – Celebrated on the Thursday before the last Monday of May and created by Rick Bakas.

24th Anniversary of Judgement of Paris

25th Wine Day – National #NationalWineDay – A day celebrate wine and all it brings to the table, both literally and culturally.

June is Idaho Wine Month

5th Bubbly Day – celebrating sparkling wines and champagne.

10th Durif Day – National #DurifDay – Durif is a hearty red grape used to produce bold wines with concentrated berry flavors well-suited to grilled meats and stews.

10th National Rosé Day – National – Rosé is a versatile pink wine enjoyed by many due to its refreshing dry quality and ability to pair with a variety of foods.

11th-16th Prosecco Week – National

16th Drink Chenin Blanc Day – International – This day is set aside to celebrate the versatility and global presence of Chenin Blanc. Chenin Blanc is renowned for its versatility, producing still and sparkling wines from bone dry to off dry and even sweet styles with flavors ranging from tropical to honeyed.

20th Drink Chenin Blanc Day – National – This day is about celebrating this grape in the United States, highlighting the appreciation for this grape domestically.

21st World Lambrusco Day – International

22nd International Rosé Day – This is a day to celebrate Rosé wines globally, which is why it’s not to be confused with the National Rosé Day on June 10th, which is more focused on celebrations within the United States.

July

1st week of July – Sparkling Wine – International

12th International Cava Day – International #CavaDay – Cava is a quality sparkling wine made using the same method as Champagne, produced primarily in Spain’s Catalan region.

25th Wine and Cheese Day – International – A celebration of wine’s ability to beautifully complement the flavors in cheese from around the world.

25th Shiraz Day – International – Shiraz is the name for Syrah in Australia where it thrives, producing bold wines expressing leather, pepper and dark fruit flavors.

August is second Washington Wine Month

1st International Albariño Day – International

1st-5th Albariño Week – International – A week-long celebration of Albariño, a refreshing white wine grape variety primarily grown in Spain’s Rías Baixas region.

4th National White Wine Day – National

13th Prosecco Day – International

18th International Pinot Noir Day – International

28th Red Wine Day – National

28th International Cabernet Sauvignon Day – International (Always the Thursday before Labor Day) #CabernetDay – Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the most widely planted red wine grapes, producing full-bodied wines with flavors ranging from blackcurrant to tobacco depending on region.

September is Missouri Wine Month

5th National Chianti Day – National

10th International Port Wine Day – International

20th Grenache – International #GrenacheDay – Grenache is a warm weather grape producing medium to full-bodied red wines often blended, displaying flavors ranging from red fruit to dried herbs depending on region.

October

2nd Torrontés Day – International #TorrontésDay

5th Vranec – International/World – Vranec is a bold, full-bodied red wine grape variety native to the Balkan Peninsula, producing wines with deep colors and rich flavors of dark fruits, spices, and earthy notes.

6th National Orange Wine Day – National #NationalOrangeWineDay – Orange wine refers to white wines made like reds, with extended grape-skin contact producing complex, flavorful wines ranging in hue from pale amber to deep copper.

11th Pinotage – International (2nd Saturday in October) #PinotageDay – Pinotage is South Africa’s signature variety producing wines with spice and plum flavors, often requiring time to mellow their tannins.

14th International Prokupac – International #ProkupacDay – Prokupac is a red wine grape variety native to Serbia, known for producing wines with rich, fruity flavors and moderate acidity, often described as having a “velvety” texture.

22nd Austiran Sekt (Sparkler) – International – Austrian Sekt is made using traditional methods, similar to Champagne, but with a unique twist. It allows all methods of sparkling wine production, including the Traditional Method and Charmat Method.

24th Champagne – International(Celebrated the fourth Friday of every October) #ChampagneDay – An elegant sparkling wine exclusively produced in the Champagne region of France using secondary fermentation.

26th International Mavrud Day – International – Mavrud is an old red grape variety native to Bulgaria, known for producing wines with rich, intense flavors of dark fruit, spices, and sometimes hints of chocolate and tobacco, with high tannins and good aging potential.

30th Carignan – International (Last Thursday in October) – Carignan grapes yield sturdy reds well-suited to the Mediterranean, with spices and dark fruits on the palate.

November

1st Xinomavro – International #XinomavroDay

7th International Merlot Day – International

14th International Tempranillo Day – International #TempranilloDay #Tempranillo – Tempranillo produces structured, age-worthy wines often featuring notes of plum, black cherry and spice.

19th Zinfandel Day – National (3rd Wednesday of November)

20th Beaujolais Nouveau Day – International (3rd Thursday of November) – Celebrating the first wines of the young Beaujolais vintage, known for their light, juicy cherry and cranberry flavors.

24th International Carménère Day – International

December

4th Cabernet Franc Day – National

5th Prohibition Repeal Day – National

10th International Tokaj Aszú – International -Celebrating the naturally sweet wine from the Tokaj wine region

16th Pinot Meunier Day – International – Highlighting the often-underappreciated grape variety that plays a key role in Champagne blends

31st Champagne – National – Ringing in the New Year with a glass of the world’s most celebrated sparkling wine is a time-honored tradition.

Alphabetically by Grape Varietal and Type:

Albariño – August 1st, International Albariño Day – International

Cabernet Franc – December 4th, Cabernet Franc Day – National

Cabernet Sauvignon – August 28th, International Cabernet Sauvignon Day – International

Carignan – October 30th, Carignan – International

Champagne –

• January 10th, Champagne and French Fries Day
• February 14th, International Champagne Day – A day to indulge in the elegance and effervescence of Champagne, a sparkling wine from the Champagne region of France.
• October 24th, Champagne – International #ChampagneDay
• December 31st, Champagne – National

Chardonnay –

• May 21st, World Chardonnay Day – International
• May 23rd, International Chardonnay Day – International

Chenin Blanc –

• June 16th, Drink Chenin Blanc Day – International
• June 20th, Drink Chenin Blanc Day – National

Chianti – September 5th, National Chianti Day – National

Durif – June 10th, Durif Day – National #DurifDay

Ezerjó – May 16th, International Ezerjó Day – International

Furmint – February 1st, International Furmint #FurmintDay

Grenache – September 20th, Grenache – International #GrenacheDay

Lambrusco – June 21st, World Lambrusco Day – International

Malbec – April 17th, Malbec World Day – International

Marselan – March 27th, World Marselan Day – International

Mavrud – October 26th, International Mavrud Day – International

Merlot – November 7th, International Merlot Day – International

Moscato – May 9th, World Moscato – International

Nebbiolo – March 5th, Global Nebbiolo Day – International

Orange Wine – October 6th, National Orange Wine Day – National #NationalOrangeWineDay

Pinot Grigio – May 17th, Pinot Grigio – National

Pinot Meunier – December 16th, Pinot Meunier Day – International

Pinot Noir – August 18th, International Pinot Noir Day – International

Pinotage – October 11th, Pinotage – International (2nd Saturday in October) #PinotageDay

Port – September 10th, International Port Wine Day – International

Prokupac – October 14th, International Prokupac – International #ProkupacDay

Prosecco –

• June 11th-16th, Prosecco Week – National
• August 13th, Prosecco Day – International

Riesling –

• January 27th, International Riesling Day – A day dedicated to celebrating Riesling, a versatile white wine known for its floral aromas and acidity.
• March 13th, Riesling Day – International

Rosé –

• February 5th, Rosé Day – Australia and New Zealand
• June 10th, National Rosé Day – National
• June 22nd, International Rosé Day

Sauvignon Blanc – May 3rd, International Sauvignon Blanc Day – International #SauvBlancDay

Sekt (Austrian Sparkling Wine) – October 22nd, Austiran Sekt (Sparkler) – International

Shiraz/Syrah –

• January 28th, International Syrah Day – A day to recognize Syrah/Shiraz, a red wine with bold flavors of dark fruits, spices, and often a hint of pepper.
• February 16th, Syrah Day – A day to appreciate Syrah, a red wine grape variety known for producing bold, earthy wines with flavors of black pepper and dark fruit.
• July 25th, Shiraz Day – International

Sparkling Wine – July 1st week, Sparkling Wine – International

Tannat – April 14th, Tannat – International

Tempranillo – November 14th, International Tempranillo Day – International #TempranilloDay #Tempranillo

Tokaj Aszú – December 10th, International Tokaj Aszú – International

Torrontés – October 2nd, Torrontés Day – International #TorrontésDay

Viognier –

• March 26th, International Viognier Day – International
• April 25th, International Viognier Day – Celebrated on the last Friday of April to appreciate the unique qualities and flavors of Viognier, a white grape variety known for its aromatic wines.

Vranec – October 5th, Vranec – International/World

Xinomavro – November 1st, Xinomavro – International #XinomavroDay

Zinfandel – November 19th, Zinfandel Day – National