Our sommeliers put together a package of six specially curated red wines for you to try, complete with food pairing suggestions, every month. They come together as a package, making them excellent for a month of special occasions or an incredible gift.
Date published
April 1, 2026
There’s a reason why Pinot Grigio is so popular. It is fruity, very clean and crisp. It tastes great by itself and it pairs very well with food. It is also great as an aperitif before a meal and great as a palate cleanser afterwards. This Calgary Co-op exclusive is your next favourite summer white.
This wine pairs well with a mushroom and seafood risotto.
If you’re a fan of the structured, more ethereal styles of Chardonnay, then look no further than Paul Hobbs CrossBarn Chardonnay. Sonoma’s cooler climate imparts ripe orchard fruit notes that are supplemented with a creamy mouthfeel and flavours and aromas of oak.
Pair this wine with a classic tuna melt.
Hailing from Rioja, this Tempranillo-dominant wine is medium bodied with dark berry fruit aromas and flavours. Tempranillo can taste different depending on how ripe the fruit is at picking and how the wine is treated at the winery.
Pair this wine with grilled striploin, andouille sausage and hardy potato dishes.
Shiraz is having a bit of a resurgence from Australia at the moment. The days of having sweet, over-extracted jam bombs is slowing down. Now, more serious winemakers are taking over and creating delicious, balanced and intense wines from the Shiraz grape.
Pair this wine with slow cooked brisket and grilled ribeye steaks.
The Barossa Valley is home to some of the oldest Cabernet Sauvignon vines on the planet. The team at Peter Lehmann has been making terrific wines from Cabernet in the Barossa Valley for a long time. This is a fantastic wine that can be drunk now or even cellar for a handful of years past the vintage.
Pair this wine with beef short ribs, grilled Italian sausage and pork tenderloin.
Kendall-Jackson is one of the most well-known names in the world of wine. The Cabernet Sauvignon comes from Sonoma County, where typically cooler temperatures allow for slower maturation and more elegance. This is a delicious Cabernet for anyone who loves full-bodied, fruit-driven wines.
Pair this wine with beef tenderloin, bison steak and smoky grilled vegetables.