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February Promotions & Important Product Update

We are pleased to announce that RJS Craft Winemaking, our supplier, will be expanding their Grand Cru International lineup to include 4 new and exciting varieties! They will also be including some interesting new wine styles in their other lineups, in the near future. In an effort to meet recent challenges in our industry, our supplier has decided to streamline their products lines, the result of this is that they are fazing out the Grand Cru line over the [...]

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Deadline approaching for Christmas wine, and last chance for RQ2021 Pre-orders !

Firstly, I hope you and your family have been well, in this trying year. This has been quite a difficult and unique year for many. It’s gone by so slowly and quickly at the same time. With Christmas less than 8 weeks away we have some deadlines in this upcoming month. With 5, 6, & 7 week wines available, here are the following deadlines if you wish to have your wine ready to bottle by Christmas: Grand Cru & Grand [...]

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July Specials, COVID-19 Update, and Summer Holiday Notification

HAPPY CANADA DAY!!! I hope your summer is going well despite these strange and trying times. We have been extremely busy here, and continue to try to make you the best quality wines at the best price. If you are interested in putting down some high quality wines which would be fantastic by Christmas time here are 4 great wines to start immediately. They are currently $10 off their regular price. EN Primeur Winery Series 18L Ultra Premium Kits The most authentic craft winemaking experience, enabling [...]

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May Specials

Firstly, I hope that you and your loved ones stay healthy and happy during these trying times. I hope we will all be able to spend times with our family, friends, and neighboors soon. And nothing says summer more than some delicious refreshing rosés and blushes. May is “Pink Pleasure” month, so the following wines are sale $10 off their regular price. EN Primeur Winery Series 18L Ultra Premium Kits Chilean Pinot Noir Rosé – Bursting with the aromas and flavours [...]

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April Specials

First off, I hope that you and your loved ones stay healthy and happy during these trying times. Many customers have been calling me, inquiring about the store hours, the abilty to place orders, and bottling appointments . Until such time as the government instructs us close, we will maintaining our regular store hours. In our industry cleanliness is key to successful wine-making. We have always looked to ensure that we maintain the highest standards in our industry. Please [...]

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Cellaring Tips

Basic Factors that Affect Ageing There are many reasons to age wine. It may be a habitual routine, a suggested procedure, a curiosity, or due to a busy schedule! Cellaring time allows all the elements in a wine (fruit, acid, oak, and tannins) to integrate and develop a delicate balance, and optimize the wine’s ageing potential. Follow these guidelines when aging your wines. Light Constant exposure to light produces chemical reactions in wine that cause it to deteriorate. Ultraviolet light has the [...]

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