Wine Tips and FAQ

Absolutely. The key to achieving a great tasting wine is allowing sufficient time for aging after bottling. Please review our recommended aging times by wine series here.

Not at all. The prices for our wines range from $81.95 to $184.95 for 28-30 750ml bottles. 

The process of making wine on premise starts with selecting the type of wine you want to make and what quality of wine kit you want to use. The LCBO requires that the customer own the ingredients and begin the fermentation process by sprinkling the yeast into the grape juice. We assist you at all times to whatever extent required. After the fermentation is started we will continue the process until the wine is ready to be bottled. When you arrive for your bottling appointment you will need to sanitize your bottles, fill, and cork them.. You may then choose to apply custom labels and shrink caps. We provide all of the necessary equipment and assistance for you to accomplish all of this with ease.

If made on site, the majority of our wines can be made in as little as four weeks. Specialty wines such as port, sherry, and ice wines take approximately six weeks. 

If you are making wine at home, we offer you the choice of 5-week, 7-week and 8-week wine kits. Our 5-week wines are made from the finest blend of grape juice and concentrate. They are usually ready to drink in a few weeks after bottling. Our 7-week wines are made from premium quality grape juice blends. They are fuller bodied and require a longer aging time (at least 2 to 3 months). Our 8-week wine kits are made with 100% varietal grape juice from country-specific vineyards and require extensive aging periods. 

We have many different wine types, varietals, and series to choose from. Please explore our wine list to find a wine that's right for you. 

The alcohol level in our wines range from 11% to 14.5%.

Each of our wines have sweetness indicators lisited for your convenience. White and blush wines can often be sweet, while the majority of red wines have a dry finish. Sweetness levels can always be adjusted up and down to fit your taste. 

You can bring your own to recycle bottles you already have, or we have plenty in store for purchase.

For standard 750mL bottles it's $1.09. We have many different styles.

Yes, its fast, easy and inexpensive. It's 1.99 per box and each batch makes five 4L boxes.