Haywire Winery Releases Limited Edition Lunar Red Wine

Celebrate the Lunar New Year with Haywire Winery’s
Limited Edition Lunar Red Wine

In case you missed the news, Haywire Winery is thrilled to announce the return of the highly anticipated Haywire Lunar Red, a limited-edition wine crafted to celebrate the 2025 Lunar New Year and the Year of the Snake. This release continues a cherished tradition that began in 2014 when Haywire became the first winery in British Columbia to introduce a Lunar New Year wine.

Haywire’s Lunar Red has already created a buzz on social media among wine enthusiasts and Lunar New Year celebrants, and orders are flowing in. This release is not only a festive must-have but also supports a meaningful cause.

In line with Haywire’s commitment to community and cultural engagement, a portion of the proceeds from this special edition wine will be donated to the Vancouver Chinatown Foundation. The Foundation is dedicated to revitalizing Vancouver’s iconic Chinatown and fostering a resilient, sustainable community through projects focused on affordable housing, cultural preservation, and economic development.

Haywire Lunar Red Tasting Notes

Specially labeled with a bold Year of the Snake motif, this celebrated wine is a meticulous blend of Merlot and Cabernet, perfectly complementing the rich and vibrant flavours of the festive season. Haywire’s Lunar Red offers an intense and aromatic nose with notes of dark cherry, black licorice, leather, and a subtle earthy element. On the palate, this medium-bodied wine is beautifully balanced with chalky tannins. Flavours of stewed fruits, cherry cola, fennel, and dark cocoa unfold, leading to a long, bright finish with lifting acidity.

Perfect for pairing with Lunar New Year favourites, Lunar Red shines alongside dishes such as ginger beef, smoky sauces, dark soy, Szechuan cuisine, and wok-seared vegetables.

To secure your bottle of Haywire’s Lunar Red, visit Haywire’s online store. Priced at $28.88 per bottle, quantities are limited.

Haywire Lunar Red

Ways to Celebrate Lunar New Year with Haywire

Celebrate Lunar New Year in the Okanagan at Haywire Winery

Join Haywire Winery for its annual Lunar New Year celebration on January 25, 2025. The winery will be adorned with vibrant décor, offering a lively atmosphere, appetizers, and a curated selection of wines, including the newly unveiled Haywire Lunar Red. Celebrate the spirit of the Snake at one of three cellar grazing tasting times: 3 p.m., 5 p.m., or 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person, and reservations can be made via Tock or by contacting the winery at 250-494-4445.

Don’t miss out—and enter to win a special prize at the event! Find more information and tickets here.

Lunar New Year Celebration

In Vancouver: Find Haywire at Vancouver Chinatown Foundation’s Lunar New Year Festivities

The Vancouver Chinatown Foundation hosts numerous Lunar New Year events to bring the spirit of the season to Vancouver’s historic Chinatown. Proceeds from the sale of Haywire Lunar Red support the Foundation’s mission to preserve and revitalize the cultural heritage of Chinatown, fostering a vibrant and sustainable community.

Among the festivities, find Haywire Lunar Red here:

• January 2 – February 2: Haywire’s Lunar Red will be showcased at Foo Hung Curios (the gift shop within the Chinatown Storytelling Centre) alongside other Lunar New Year specialty items.
• January 21 – February 4: Chinatown BBQ Restaurant will offer the wine with their special Lunar New Year take-out menu and in-dining by the glass.
• February 1 | Taste of Chinatown Event: During the Taste of Chinatown festival, visitors can enjoy a sample of the wine at the Chinatown Storytelling Centre, starting at 1 p.m. until supplies last.

Try this at Home: Enjoy Asian Flavours with Wine

Discover the Perfect Pair: Download Haywire’s Bilingual Guide to Pairing Asian Flavours with Wine

To keep the celebration going, Haywire has re-released its bilingual Guide to Pairing Asian Flavours. The guide’s aim is to get people to think of pairing wine with Asian cuisine both at home and while dining out.

In 2014 the team worked with food author Stephanie Yuen and the late Nathan Fong, who was a journalist, to develop a ‘how to’ for pairing Asian influenced flavours with the flavour profiles that emerge from BC wines. This handy (free) guide can be used year-round!

Celebrate tradition. Toast to the new year. Gung Hay Fat Choy!

More About Haywire Winery

Haywire Winery, established in 2009, has become renowned for its cool-climate wines crafted with a “less is more” philosophy. Chief winemaker Matt Dumayne’s signature approach combines cutting-edge concrete vessels, natural yeast, and a delicate touch, resulting in wines with vibrant textures and depth. The winery, located in Summerland, BC, offers a year-round tasting lounge where guests can enjoy personalized service and stunning views of the lake and vineyard.

About Vancouver Chinatown Foundation

The Vancouver Chinatown Foundation is a registered charity committed to the revitalization of Chinatown, one of Canada’s most iconic neighbourhoods in the historic heart of Vancouver. The Foundation is dedicated to building a more resilient and sustainable community by promoting the well-being of those in need, while preserving Chinatown’s irreplaceable cultural heritage. As a community builder, the Vancouver Chinatown Foundation mobilizes resources and acts as a catalyst by bringing together thoughtful minds with on-the-ground insight – people who care about our community – to help solve some of the city’s biggest challenges.

Media release and images provided by Sierra Simpson, Town Hall Brands.