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0 of 21 hedged
("reportedly", "may", "according to")
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“We should get together soon.”
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It’s something we say all the time — and usually mean.
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Yet somehow, seeing the people we care about doesn’t always make it from good intentions to an actual plan.
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A recent survey commissioned by Come Over October and LocalWineEvents.com found that 77 per cent of respondents said busy schedules and finding a time that works for everyone prevent them from seeing friends and family as often as they’d like.
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Yet 41 per cent said having a specific occasion or reason to gather would make them more likely to host a get-together with wine.
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The arrival of fall offers a chance to slow it all down.
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As life starts to return to those comforting and familiar patterns, it’s a great time to reconnect with family and friends.
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That’s the idea behind Come Over October, a movement that encourages people to get together in person, put down their devices and share good conversation over a glass of wine.
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Created in 2024 by wine writer Karen MacNeil, it was brought to Canada last year by Arterra Wines Canada and Wine Growers Canada.
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Wines for Thanksgiving
Hosting doesn’t have to include a fancy dinner or perfectly set table.
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A handful of snacks, a bottle — or box — of wine and a few people gathered around the table are more than enough to get started.
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Jackson-Triggs proudly Canadian-owned is built exactly for this kind of occasion so, this year, making plans comes with fewer excuses.
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Whether it’s a hangout for two or a house full of friends and family
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, Jackson-Triggs Proprietors’ Selection Cabernet Sauvignon has a format to suit.
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The 1.5 L bottle ($21.95) is a good fit for a smaller gathering, while the 4 L bag-in-box ($46.95) is handy when more people are coming over or for hosting a large group on Thanksgiving.
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It’s also an economical choice — each serving costs less than $2 and the wine stays fresh for weeks after opening, so there’s no pressure to finish the box in one night.
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The dry, medium-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon has lively cassis and berry flavours with very light tannins, making it an easy crowd pleaser.
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For white wine drinkers, Inniskillin Late Autumn Riesling ($14.95) is an Ontario VQA wine with fresh green apple and citrus flavours, balanced by crisp acidity and a touch of sweetness.
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For anyone looking to keep the wine Canadian when reconnecting with the people we love, there are plenty of familiar names and great-tasting wines to choose from.
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No special occasion, expensive meal or entire weekend required.
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Sometimes, the best plan is just to make one.
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