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December 8, 2025

deVine Days 2025

Filed under: deVine's Daily Blog Article — Dirk @ 5:37 pm

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Author: Dirk Chan

deVine Days, our annual Customer Appreciation Weekend is set for Friday, Dec 12th through Sunday, Dec 14th. Our annual “Thank You!” for your ongoing support and patronage will once again be giving a 10% discount* on all in-store items (yes, including wine, beer, spirits and vintage keeper and vintage room products). No rain-checks and does not apply to products already discounted (cases of the month, bin-ends, tastings and weekly online offer).

There will be several items that will be on offer IN-STORE shopping only that feature a 20-40% discount on a first come first serve basis. We will be having free agent drop-in pours on Saturday and Sunday – enjoy wine samples while you shop.

For your shopping convenience, you can also shop online during that weekend as our entire inventory is available via our website that is available to you 24 hours a day. Enjoy shopping in the comforts of your own home. Note you won’t see the 10% discount when you order online in the system generated confirmation but rather it will be applied by us in the backend and you will see it on our second email confirmation when your order has been processed.

You can also visit us in the store during our extended store hours (till 8pm) on both Friday and Saturday and regular hours on Sunday.

In addition to the sale, do take advantage of our free delivery within Edmonton city limits option with a minimum $75 purchase – we deliver monday through fridays in the afternoons.

This is our biggest sale of the year to give everybody some much needed cheer! Shop early for best selection. Don’t miss out, its a great opportunity to do all your Xmas and New Year needs.

At this time of year, please remember those in need. Please bring a package for the Edmonton Food Bank or drop some money into the cash box by our till if you’re coming into to the store. For those taking advantage of our free delivery within Edmonton city limits, you can hand over a care package to our driver. Thank you in advance.

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Weekly Offer for Dec 8/25

Filed under: deVine's Daily Blog Article — Dirk @ 3:33 pm

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Author: Dirk Chan

Our special this week is the Journey’s End Chenin Blanc-Viognier (Stellenbosch, South Africa) – $15.49, regularly $18.99.

The Journey’s End Vineyards was purchased In 1996 by the Gabb family, originally from Shropshire, UK, who fell in love with this picturesque wine farm, restoring it to what it is today, now surrounded by 40 hectares of beautiful vineyards.

Nestled in the Schapenberg hills, beneath which lay 350 million year old decomposed granite soils. This creates one of the most prestigious terroirs in South Africa, and is where ther vines are planted. As well as fantastic views, our vineyards benefit from the cooling and cleansing south-easterly wind, known locally as the ‘Cape Doctor’, which comes in from nearby False Bay and the Atlantic Ocean.

Our feature wine this week is their Chenin Blanc-Viognier – pale yellow straw colour with a light green tint, this unique blend of two varieties unites perfectly in the glass with fresh apricots, white peach and lovely floral notes. The palette entry is creamy with citrus, lime, passion fruit and banana. There is fresh crisp acidity, pineapple, soft mouthfeel on the grapefruit finish. The grapes are grown and sourced from the Breederiver wine region which were identified as excellent growingareas for Chenin Blanc and Viognier. This has been a consistent seller at deVine’s for the last two years.

Journey’s End Chenin Blanc-Viognier (Stellenbosch, South Africa) – $15.49, regularly $18.99.

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December 1, 2025

deVine Staff WOTY Picks – 2025

Filed under: deVine's Daily Blog Article — Dirk @ 1:05 pm

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Author: Dirk Chan

Our annual deVine Staff Picks for Wines of the Year is in for 2025. Many of you identify closely with one of us when it comes to recommendations and preferences. Diversity is a good thing as we all have different palates and tastes so without further ado, here are our picks for your consideration (and entertainment)…

Pictured left to right:

Mark’s Pick – 2023 Paltrinieri Lambrusco di Sorbara Piria (Emilia-Romagna, Italy) – $25.99


Kandice’s Pick – 2023 Cantina Girlan Marna Chardonnay (Alto Adige, Italy) – $34.99


Brad’s Pick – 2024 Veiga da Princesa Albarino (Rias Baixas, Spain) – $29.99


Dirk’s Pick – 2020 Camille Cayran Cairanne Grande Reserve (Rhone Valley, France)- $31.49


Annabelle’s Pick – 2022 Cesar Marquez Perez El Rapolao Mencia (Bierzo, Spain) – $74.99


Llyr’s Pick – 2022 Domaine de la Begude Cadet (Bandol, France) – $35.99


We hope you’ll pick up a few to sample to see if you agree. Or combine our picks with the Wine Spectator’s Top 100 Wines of the Year for a new get-together concept.

Prost!!

Weekly Offer for Dec 1/25

Filed under: deVine's Daily Blog Article — Dirk @ 12:46 pm

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Author: Dirk Chan

Our special this week is the Parras Wines Castelo do Sulco Reserva Selecao dos Enologos (Lisboa, Portugal) – $17.49, regularly $22.99.

Parras Wines is a large company with holdings in Alentejo, Dao, Tejo, Douro, Vinho Verde and Lisboa. Over 20 brands of wines encompass their portfolio. Parras Vinhos was founded in 2010 by Luís Vieira whose beginnings was in bulk wine.

Our feature wine this week is their Castelo do Sulco Enologos Reserva, Enologos meaning Winemakrer’s Reserve, based out of the Lisbon region with 120 hectares under vine. The main objective of the large team has been to maintain the typical characteristics and quality of the ancient wines, showcasing their unique terroir. Castelo do Sulco Seleção dos Enólogos Reserva is a blend of Alicante Bouschet, Syrah, Aragonez and Touriga Nacional, offering up a delightfully indulgent burst of ripe red berries, flirting with a touch of excess – you can almost smell the spice warming up in a cellar. Despite a brief encounter with French oak, it retains a wonderfully full body experience with plenty of ripe fruit. It pairs beautifully with grilled beef – a match made in wine heaven.

Parras Wines Castelo do Sulco Reserva Selecao dos Enologos (Lisboa, Portugal) – $17.49, regularly $22.99.

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