Getting together with the people who matter, showing up for each other and celebrating the communities that bring us together: that’s what Come Over October is all about.
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For the second year in a row, Arterra Wines Canada, maker of cherished wines such as Jackson-Triggs is championing this movement, which encourages Canadians to get together in person, put down their devices and share good conversation over a glass of wine.
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That’s the invitation John Boynton, president of Arterra Wines Canada, is extending to Canadians this fall, with Jackson-Triggs Proprietors’ Selection on the table.
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Many Canadians are watching their budgets right now.
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How is Jackson-Triggs making it easier to get together?
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Costs are up across the board, and Canadians are paying closer attention than ever to where their dollars go.
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We looked at that and asked ourselves a simple question: what can we do to help?
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For us, that meant making our great-tasting wines more accessible, particularly our Jackson-Triggs Proprietor Selection larger formats.
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At less than $2 a glass, they offer better value than most beer, spirits or ready-to-drink options, and make it easy to keep sharing a glass of Canadian wine with family and friends.
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Canadians have supported Jackson-Triggs for more than 30 years.
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We think that’s something worth giving back to.
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What has kept Jackson-Triggs on Canadians’ tables for more than 30 years?
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From the beginning, Jackson-Triggs has focused on making approachable, great-tasting wines.
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The fact that Canadians have made it the country’s number one wine brand* for so many years tells me we’re getting that right.
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In fact, Canadians have told us they prefer the taste of Jackson-Triggs Proprietors’ Selection.
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And at the end of the day, that’s what matters most: people choose a wine because they enjoy drinking it.
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As Canada’s number one wine brand*, what responsibility comes with that?
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Being number one is something we’re incredibly proud of, but it also comes with responsibility.
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At a time when Canadians are paying closer attention to where they spend their money, Jackson-Triggs is proud to be a Canadian owned and operated winery that continues to invest here at home and support the communities where we operate.
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With Come Over October underway, what’s your favourite hosting tip?
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I always say, keep it simple!
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One of the things I like about Come Over October is the reminder that getting together doesn’t have to be complicated.
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You don’t need a perfect menu or a big occasion.
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I’m also a big fan of larger-format wines when you’re hosting.
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Whether it’s a 1.5-litre bottle or a 4-litre bag-in-box, they’re great value, they’re convenient, and serve a crowd so you can spend more time with your guests instead of worrying about what’s left in the bottle.
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And best of all, it stays fresh for six weeks.
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If you were raising a glass to Canadians right now, what would your toast be?
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I’d raise a glass to Canadians and the communities that bring us together.
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This has been a year that’s asked a lot of people.
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But one thing I’ve always admired about Canadians is how we show up for each other.
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So my toast would be this: here’s to neighbours, friends, family, and making time for the people who matter.
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Those are the moments that make life special.
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** Survey says more wine drinkers in Ontario, British Columbia and Alberta said they prefer the taste of Jackson-Triggs Proprietors’ Selection Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Grigio and Sauvignon Blanc over other leading same-varietal International Canadian Blend wines they had tried.
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Based on an online survey conducted between May 6 and June 3, 2026, of Ontario, British Columbia and Alberta wine drinkers who recall drinking at least two of three leading International Canadian Blend wines in the past six months.
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Leading wines were determined based on volume of sales over a 12-month period ending Feb. 22, 2026, in Ontario, British Columbia and Alberta.
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