Choosing the Perfect Bottle of Wine for St. Patrick’s Day

St. Patrick’s Day is coming up on March 17th, and friends and families worldwide are gearing up to wear all the green and get festive, perhaps celebrating a toast with a beer or a good bottle of wine!

But with all the fine wine options in Calgary, how do you select the perfect one to toast on St. Patrick’s Day? Whether you are just getting into wine yourself or someone with an experienced taste palette, the quality of every bottle you purchase should be exceptional.

Here are some tips for choosing fine wines to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Calgary.

FINE WINEMAKING IN CALGARY

The practices from growing the harvest to the winemaking stages are essential factors that will determine the final quality of the wine. To get the most and ensure consistency out of grapes, wineries follow four main steps:

• Macerations
• Fermentation
• Extraction
• Aging

Anything from the climate, sunlight and temperature will also influence the quality of fine wines in Calgary. The grapes that receive the perfect combination of all these factors will produce the highest quality wine.

WINE QUALITY

When it comes to fine wines, there are four leading indicators of their quality:

• Balance -The wine’s components must be balanced, including its alcohol and fruit levels, acidity, sugar, and acidity.
• Complexity - Low-quality wines lack a complex flavour profile. In comparison, high-quality fine wines have numerous hints of flavour, allowing you to taste each note.
• Finish - High-quality fine wines in Calgary will have intense flavours with a lingering long-lasting finish.
• Typicity - Wine enthusiasts will also look for specific appearances and tastes, from Barolo, Rioja or Australian Shiraz.

If you have any questions, our in-store specialists at Cork Fine Wines will gladly help you with your selection!

WINE PAIRINGS FOR ST. PATRICK’S DAY

St. Patrick’s Day celebrations aren’t complete without hearty, flavourful Irish dishes perfectly complemented by a glass of wine. Here are some of our favourite pairing suggestions:

• Corned Beef and Cabbage: A crisp Riesling or a medium-bodied Pinot Noir balances the salty and earthy flavours.
• Shepherd’s Pie: A bold Malbec or Syrah complements the savoury richness.
• Irish Stew: A rustic Cabernet Sauvignon brings out the stew’s robust flavours.
• Sweet Treats: A Moscato d’Asti or a late-harvest Riesling offers a delightful finish for desserts like Bailey's cheesecake or Irish coffee cake.

If you have a special meal planned, our in-store specialists can help you pick the perfect bottle of wine to add a little something extra special. 

CHEERS TO ST. PATRICK’S DAY

Be prepared for St. Patrick’s Day by picking up the perfect wine bottle for you and your loved ones to enjoy!

Check out Cork Fine Wines for the finest collection of wines in Calgary. We also offer free wine tasting downtown. Join us for Thirsty Thursdays & Fancy Fridays from 1:00 - 6:00 PM.

Are you looking for something special for St. Patrick’s Day? Then come by our store and let one of our experts help you choose the right bottle from our cellars to your collection.