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Best wines to drink in the fall: top picks

Wines that feel like a warm hug! As the unofficial start to autumn has now come and gone, here are some best wines to drink in the fall that are perfect for the transition from swimsuit to sweater weather. 

Only a few things in life can warm you up like a good glass of wine. For movie night with your best buds, cuddling with your better half, or simply enjoying your own company while reading a book by the fire, these are the top wine selections for the coziest season.

Murphy-Goode Merlot 

Best wines to drink in the fall

Merlot is a wonderful replacement for those looking to put the rosé away as we approach a new season.

It is smooth and a versatile pairing option for autumn flavours, thanks to its low tannins and is a great choice to pair with for Thanksgiving festivities.

The Murphy-Goode California Merlot is sure to please the finickiest of wine drinkers, with aromas of black cherry, blueberry and blackberry that tie together and create a kiss of toasty vanilla.

Similar to Cabernet Sauvignon but slightly lighter in body, its balance of notes and body creates a complementary selection for seasonal flavours.

La Crema Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 

Best wines to drink in the fall

Pinot Noir is also a perfect autumnal transition wine as it pairs incredibly well with harvest season staples like pumpkin and apple, as well as root vegetables and meats whilst maintaining a sweetness and spiciness that complements seasonal flavours.

Next on this list of best wines to drink in the fall is La Crema Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir which has aromas of blackberry, cherry, leather and tobacco along with flavours of red cherry, raspberry and boysenberry.

It also has subtle hints of espresso and cocoa nib with underpinning notes of exotic spice and toast, and fine tannins that are balanced with acidity to drive a long finish.

Freemark Abbey Napa Valley Chardonnay

Best wines to drink in the fall

Chardonnay is a perfect transition option as it is a fuller-bodied white varietal.

This Freemark Abbey Napa Valley Chardonnay is rich, nuanced, and complex as the nose opens with aromas of baked apple, creamy meringue, ripe pineapple, mandarin orange and fresh peach.

The palate is supple as it is balanced and integrated and exhibits flavours of tropical nectar, orange marmalade, baking spices, ambrosia and vanilla, and offers creamy, long, lingering finish.

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. 

See Ya Later Ranch 2019 Shiraz Viognier

See Ya Later Ranch 2019 Shiraz Viognier is a medium body red with aromas of dark plums, berries and spice and a smooth texture will hit the spot on cozy fall evenings.

Enjoy with delicious charcuterie, a fun movie and the company of your best friends. 

Sumac Ridge Merlot VQA

Gift yourself with the me-time you’ve been craving all summer long.

Cozy up by the fire with a beautiful bottle of Sumac Ridge Merlot VQA, a casual and delicious sip that will make this one of your favourite fall evenings this season.

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