Mark your calendars, wine fans – National Wine Day is May 25^th! If you ask us, we never need an excuse to indulge in our favorite selections of vino, but hey, why not go ahead and celebrate a special day dedicated to this beloved beverage? Get the most out of this day and revel in your most cherished bottle of bubbly with these 10 tips!

Host a Wine Tasting

Drinking wine is even better with others! Invite your closest companions for an in-person soirée at home (and ask them to bring along their favorites!). If you’d rather savor your wine virtually, host a tasting over Zoom or FaceTime. The best part is you get to choose exactly which wines would suit your tastes!

Give the Gift of Wine

Have an oenophile in your life that could use a nice pick-me-up? Today is the day to treat them to a delightful and unexpected gift! Surprise them with a bottle of their favorite wine or perhaps something they haven’t tried yet. Get extra best-friend points by turning it into a gift basket complete with cheese or an assortment of chocolates. They’re sure to love it!

Get Creative with Corks

Have you collected corks from past wine tastings during your travels? Instead of allowing them to continue gathering dust, put them to good use! You can make a darling trivet to use in your kitchen or a unique placemat that will give any table extra character! Feeling ambitious? Get ahead of the game and make a wine cork wreath to adorn your front door whenever the holidays roll around!

Treat Yourself to Some New Wine Glasses

When was the last time you bought yourself new stemware? Maybe you’re still using the old set your great-aunt gifted you for your wedding – or perhaps you hastily purchased cheap wine glasses at your local dollar store years ago. Take it from us – you deserve something new! Treat yourself to new goblets and flutes for all your future toasts and tastings. Not sure where to begin? Check out this helpful guide!

Brush Up on Some Wine Etiquette Skills

There’s always something new to learn and celebrate when it comes to wine. Take the time now to ensure that you’re enjoying yours to the fullest. Remember some of the basics when it comes to sipping and savoring wine. Fill your glass less than halfway to give your wine room to breathe. Hold your glass by the stem, sniff and swirl it subtly before tasting it, and try to hone in on the medley of flavors it exudes.

Create Some DIY Décor with Your Wine Bottles

Let’s say you polished off a bottle of wine in celebration of National Wine Day. Instead of tossing it out into the recycling, why not use it to help decorate your home? Create a gorgeous vase for your springtime flowers, bedeck your bottle in chalk paint to write inspirational messages on it, or make your own terrarium with it! Drum up more inspiration by reading our DIY wine bottle décor blog post!

Put on a Wine-Based Movie or Two

Fill your new goblet or flute with your favorite vino, grab a snack, and put on a wine film or two to ring in the day! From Bottle Shock (2008), a movie based on the 1976 Judgment of Paris, to Uncorked (2020), which tells the story of a young man pursuing his dream of becoming a master sommelier, there’s something for everyone! Other excellent wine movies include Back to Burgundy (2017), Sideways (2004), A Walk in the Clouds (1995), and You Will Be My Son (2011).

Play a Few Wine Board Games

Everyone loves a good board game. Celebrate National Wine Day by playing your favorites with your friends and family! Start off with an easy, engaging game like Winerd, test your wine knowledge with a trivia game called Wine Wars, and get strategic by creating your own winery with the always-fun Viticulture! There are many wine-based board games to choose from, so find your favorites and start playing!

Sign Up for Chaumette’s Wine Club

Look, you can never have enough wine in your life, especially if you’re a bona fide oenophile. Why not join a wine club like Chaumette’s? You’ll experience unforgettable award-winning wines that you can enjoy all year long. And who knows? You might discover a new favorite along the way! It’s the perfect way to celebrate or rekindle your love of wine.

Drink Wine

We saved the best for last. Pour your favorite straight from the bottle or create a refreshing cocktail to end your day with a flourish. Try something new to expand your palette or find another flavor to love. Sip and savor it while reading an engrossing novel or listening to classical music. Serve it with a homemade meal or pair it with a decadent dessert. There is no wrong way to enjoy wine!

Need to stock up on some wine before National Wine Day? Look no further than Chaumette Vineyards & Winery! Our award-winning portfolio of Missouri wines is sure to make your day. View our current offerings here and buy yours today!