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    Spring is on the horizon!
    We are getting closer friends!! Days are getting longer, and clocks go forward this coming weekend! After one of the harshest winters we’ve seen in years, I found a quote that gives us some hope that brighter days and warmer weather are ahead 🙂

    “No winter lasts forever; no spring skips its turn”
    -Hal Borland

    I am determined to fill this newsletter with as much brightness and colour as possible, because I think we could all benefit from that right now!
    A couple new fruit wines are arriving in the store this week! We are currently running an AMAZING SALE to get you ready for summer (this will be considered our monthly special for March) There are also a few extra LE’s that we have available as well. Take a peek below for more details!

    *We still have some availability in our VIP Cellar Select wine circles, please reach out if you would like to join in on the fun*

    We look forward to seeing you in the shop very soon,
    Toddia, Ashley & JoAnn 

    Two fun & fruity flavours from the Twisted Mist Limited Collection hit our shelves this week! Introducing the NEW Iced Tea, flavours of classic iced tea, with a twist of lemon. And a returning favourite, Malibu Sunset! Coconut rum, pineapple, orange, and maraschino cherry flavours.
    $150.90/batch 
    Limited quantities available 
    We are just shy of 4 months away until the first day of SUMMER! Let’s celebrate with a COUNTDOWN TO SUMMER SALE!
    Until March 21st, receive $20 off the following wines:
    -Classic Smooth White (always a hit around here)
    -Classic Moscato (like Jacob’s Creek Moscato? Try this one!)
    -Reserve Pinot Noir Rose (a returning favourite limited-release)
    -Reserve Riesling (for the one’s who like something on the drier side)
    -ALL Island Mist, Twisted Mist, and Niagara Mist fruit wines
    (any of these pair perfectly with sunshine and good times)

    Spring is on the horizon!
    We are getting closer friends!! Days are getting longer, and clocks go forward this coming weekend! After one of the harshest winters we’ve seen in years, I found a quote that gives us some hope that brighter days and warmer weather are ahead 🙂

    “No winter lasts forever; no spring skips its turn”
    -Hal Borland

    I am determined to fill this newsletter with as much brightness and colour as possible, because I think we could all benefit from that right now!
    A couple new fruit wines are arriving in the store this week! We are currently running an AMAZING SALE to get you ready for summer (this will be considered our monthly special for March) There are also a few extra LE’s that we have available as well. Take a peek below for more details!

    *We still have some availability in our VIP Cellar Select wine circles, please reach out if you would like to join in on the fun*

    We look forward to seeing you in the shop very soon,
    Toddia, Ashley & JoAnn 
    Two fun & fruity flavours from the Twisted Mist Limited Collection hit our shelves this week! Introducing the NEW Iced Tea, flavours of classic iced tea, with a twist of lemon. And a returning favourite, Malibu Sunset! Coconut rum, pineapple, orange, and maraschino cherry flavours.
    $150.90/batch 
    Limited quantities available 
    We are just shy of 4 months away until the first day of SUMMER! Let’s celebrate with a COUNTDOWN TO SUMMER SALE!
    Until March 21st, receive $20 off the following wines:
    -Classic Smooth White (always a hit around here)
    -Classic Moscato (like Jacob’s Creek Moscato? Try this one!)
    -Reserve Pinot Noir Rose (a returning favourite limited-release)
    -Reserve Riesling (for the one’s who like something on the drier side)
    -ALL Island Mist, Twisted Mist, and Niagara Mist fruit wines
    (any of these pair perfectly with sunshine and good times)
    We have ONE of each of these Limited Editions available in store!
    From classic varietals to exceptional blends, these Limited Editions are unique, and the best of the best! 
    Winexpert LE24 Carmenere Cabernet Syrah
    Winexpert LE24 Petit Verdot Petite Syrah
    VineCO Global Passport Marselan Merlot
    VineCO Global Passport Petit Verdot Shiraz
    $248.90/batch

  • Closed Due To Weather

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    WOW old man winter sure if grumpy this year! With the wind still blowing and the road closures we are closing the shop today, Tuesday February 18th. Stay home and Stay warm

     

    Toddia

  • December, Make Great Wine with us!

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    It’s the most WINEderful time of the year 

    It always creeps up on us SO fast, but it’s sure hard to believe that we are only a few weeks away from Christmas and the end of 2024! We hope that all of you who are braving the Canadian winter here with us are getting adjusted to the snow and keeping warm & cozy. To all of our lucky snowbirds down South, we are sure you are having no issues keeping warm haha, and hope you are adjusting well into your winter homes!

    Our annual Black Friday sale was another great success this year!! Thanks to YOU!! A great big thank you to each and every one of you who supported our sale! We are busy working away on your orders, it will still take some time to catch up! Please be patient with us, and we will be in contact with you once they are ready to bottle in the new year!

    We will be closed to enjoy some time over the holidays with our loved ones
    December 24th-Jan 1st
    We will be back in the shop Thursday Jan 2nd.

    Scroll down to take a look at what we have going on in store, and to see the December monthly specials!!

    If we don’t happen to see you in the shop beforehand, we want to wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas & Happy New Year full of happiness and good health!

    With love and gratitude,
    Toddia, Ashley & JoAnn

     

     

  • Gift Certificates available!

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    Christmas is around the corner! Stop in and grab a gift certificate for your loved one this holiday! The option to mail it is available at an additional cost.

    gift cards available!

  • The Holidays are coming! Skip the lines and save this holiday season!

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    Hello Friends! 

    This letter is coming a little earlier then November 1st, We have a few deadlines coming up and I wanted to make sure you knew about them in plenty of time. As you know 2024 is coming to an end, Im not sure where September went and October is going just as fast! That means Christmas will be here before we know it, we have already started to say Good Bye to so many of you.
    This is last call for any Limited Edition orders, if you were thinking about getting one call us or email us so we can add it to our order. Deadline is November 8th at 12pm

    We are excited to be offering Festive Foodie Bags for the holidays! Pre Order your goodies now, limited supplies available. 2 sizes available, see below,
    Please pick your pick up date when placing order.
    December 4th  OR December 18th.

    What’s included?
    Snowdonia Aged Cheddar, Bellavitano Flavored Asiago, Mountain Oak Gouda, Snowdonia Chutney, Cured Meat, Gourmet Crackers and Fine Dark Chocolate.

    We will be closing December 24-December 27th, December 31st, and January 1st
    Open December 23rd 9:30-3:30 and December 30th 9:30-3:30

    See below the deadlines and Monthly Specials!

    See you Soon,
    The Gals From MGW
    Toddia, Ashley & JoAnn

    Dont miss out on our deadlines!

    Holiday Wine Deadlines are here

    Festive Foodie Bags! 2 options to choose from

  • October sale

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    The leaves are changing, the days are getting shorter and we have already started to say Merry Christmas and see you next year, as some of you are already leaving for the sunny south. We send our prayers out to Florida while they await the big hurricane. For those of you who are hanging out with us over the winter month, we will do our best to keep you well supplied!

    For the month of October, we have $10 off our all time favorite
    Classic Chilean Merlot & Classic Italian Pinot Grigio, these two by far have been our best sellers since we’ve opened! Everyone who makes them always rave about how smooth they are! Sale ends October 31st.
    Just a few weeks left to get your pre orders in for the Limited Edition wines! Deadline is November 4th,

    October Sale $10 classic Merlot and Classic Pinot Grigio $169
    sending our love to you!
    Toddia, Ashley & JoAnn

     

    october sale at make great wine, chilean merlot and italian pinot grigio

    october $10 off

  • 2024 Limited Editions

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    Winexpert™ LE24 Wines! These amazing limited edition wines are now available to pre order! they are released December to April. They take 8 weeks to make. $245-$255 Contact us today to reserve your LE! 

    Carmenère Cabernet Syrah: Rich plum and dark berry aromas with concentrated plum, cherry, subtle baking spice, and a chocolaty finish with lingering toasty notes.

    Double Blanc: Citrus and pear flavours with hints of gooseberry, tropical fruit,
    and lemon peel, best served chilled for a zesty, crisp finish.

    Petit Verdot Petite Sirah: Plum and vanilla aromas, leading to bold black cherry and blackberry flavours with warm blueberry undertones and a velvety, spiced finish.

    Besito: Citrus and white blossom aromas, a peachy palate with tropical fruit and citrus flavours, and subtle honeysuckle and lemon zest notes.

    Fourtitude: Rich blackcurrant, cedar, and spice aromas, and intense flavours of blackcurrant, plum, and dark cherry, finishing with smooth tannins and hints of vanilla.

    Available by reservation only.

     

    2024 limited editions

  • July at Make Great Wine

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    Hello Friends!

    I just wanted to send out a quick reminder on a few things.
    #1 we have just ordered our last round of Smooth white and Smooth Red, these have been a HUGE hit, everyone who has made them raved about the flavor. So grab one while we have a few left!

    #2 We have 1 left of the PR Colosso, this is an 8 week bold red wine, it has skins which adds a layer of deep richness to it.

    #3 Any one who loved the Limited Edition Nebbiolo we have 1 left. This is a final buy and we will not be getting any more in. We are excited to be having a Limited Edition Wine tasting this fall, hoping for September! More details to come 😉

    #4 Fruit wine! We have a few of the limited Twisted Mist wines available
    Cosmopolitan, Raspberry Ice Tea, Strawberry Bellini, Sex on the Beach and Bahama Mama. These are an additional $10 off.

    Just a reminder that when you referee a friend to make wine you will save $20 on your next batch and they will get the first time customer deal which is $15 off or half off bottles.

    and finally our Monthly special for July is $20 off ANY 6 and 8 week wines

    Looking forward to seeing you at the shop,
    Toddia & JoAnn