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National Wine Day
[ nash-uh-nl wahyn dey ]
What is National Wine Day?
National Wine Day is an unofficial holiday, dedicated to enjoying all things wine, observed on May 25 each year. The Wine emoji 🍷 is commonly used to mark the occasion.
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Where does National Wine Day come from?
Wine, of course, is the fermented juice of grapes. This ancient beverage remains so beloved and imbibed that it has its very own special day: the unofficial, novelty holiday of National Wine Day.
National Wine Day is celebrated on May 25. The exact origins of the holiday are unclear, but it’s recorded online since at least 2000. It’s not be confused with National Drink Wine Day, on February. (Yes, people are so wild about wine that it has at least two special days.)
Examples of National Wine Day
Who uses National Wine Day?
National Wine Day—which many wine lovers, or oenophiles, need no excuse to celebrate—is an occasion to talk about all things wine, especially using the hashtag #NationalWineDay on social media.
On National Wine Day, wine experts may educate people on some of the rich and robust world of wine, and wine-sellers may offer deals and discounts on the beverage. And for the average drinker of wine, National Wine Day is an occasion to make jokes about how every day is National Wine Day for them.
Next Monday is #NationalWineDay. To celebrate, we'll be doing a pizza pairings event with a sommelier who will answer your questions about all things pizza & wine. Reply with what pairings you are hoping to see or any other wine & pizza questions you might have.🍷🍕 pic.twitter.com/OVFYkQUGA7
— Papa John's Pizza (@PapaJohns) May 18, 2020
Today is #NationalWineDay but every day can be wine day if u really want it to be 🍷 pic.twitter.com/G3GhN5oxX1
— Doug The Pug (@itsdougthepug) May 25, 2016
National Wine Day is also an, um, opportunity to enrich your vocabulary about wine: terroir, varietal, sommelier, tannin, and viniculture, to name a few.
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