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September Specials

It’s time for our annual Fall Crush Program, a great time to stock up your cellar. For the month of September the following are on sale. 18L En Primeur Winery Series – The most authentic craft winemaking experience, enabling you to craft age-worthy wines of distinction that will impress every wine connoisseur. Each batch $12 off regular price Italian Pinot Grigio – Opens with citrus, floral and pear notes. Hints of citrus and green apple on the finish. The palate is elevated [...]

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July Specials

I hope you are having a fantastic start to the summer season. It was a cool spring, but I hear warmer weather is on the way. If you are looking for some very high quality wines to age, the following wines are $10 off for the month of July. En Primeur Winery Series The most authentic craft winemaking experience, enabling you to craft age-worthy wines of distinction that will impress every wine connoisseur. Italian Viognier – Opens with a dramatic and intense [...]

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April Specials

Spring has finally SPRUNG !!! Helping you to get your wine stocks up for a fantastic warmer season, the following wine are $10 off. Cru Select Platinum Series Argentina Style Trio This modern New World white highlights the apricot and floral notes of Viognier, the minerality of Riesling, and the tropical aromas of Chardonnay. Food Pairings – Serve with chicken and root vegetables or grilled fish, potato and mushrooms. Australia Style Viognier Pinot Gris This popular Australian white blend is extremely aromatic, opening with [...]

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March Specials

March Specials !!! All of our Orchard Breezin’ fruit wines are on sale $10 off for the month of March. As well, we are a little tight for space in our retail area, so we are having an OVER STOCK sale. Please call the store @ (613)829-4523 to inquire about in store specials regarding this over stock. All make approximately 30 / 750ml bottles. Price includes WOP services fee, peel & stick labels, shrink-tops, corks, filtered water, and all applicable [...]

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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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