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  • 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

  • Share the LOVE of making wine with your friends! It pays to share ;)

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    As many of you know, the LCBO is currently on strike, the small selection of grocery and independent stores that do carry wine are getting very low on supplies! So with that, we thought hmm, this is a good time to share with your friends how easy and affordable it is to make your own wine!

    So we have a deal for you, for the remainder of July, we would like to encourage you to encourage your friends to make great wine with us!

    Every friend that purchases wine will save YOU $40!
    Your friend will take advantage of saving $20 being a NEW customer! A WIN WIN for everyone!

  • April @ MGW

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    Hello Friends! Welcome to April. I sure am enjoying the longer days. How about you? We have had lots of talk at the shop about the up coming Solar Eclipse! I hope it is a clear day so we can get a good view of it. (with proper eye wear of course!) We are starting to Welcome many of you home from the sunny south, It has been nice to see you and hear about your winter. We have a few new wines to talk about this month,

    Our Twisted Mist fruit wines; Bahama Mama and Strawberry Bellini These are fantastic summer wines! They are more like a cocktail then a wine. Serve them over ice at your next BBQ! These Twisted Mist wines are available while supplies last. $137

    We still have a few Reserve Pinot Noir Rosé left, Joann and I both made this one and oh my gosh it is SO yummy. Such a great wine to have for those summer nights, it is darker then expected. It is not a pink rosé color it is more red. However the flavors do not disappoint. Lots of fresh strawberry and a hint of rhubarb. It has a soft sweetness but not too much. Grab one before they are all gone! This one is a one time buy they are not making it again.  $206 $6.86 a bottle!

    We are excited to announce another PINK wine for the month of May, this one is a yearly return. Every Spring Winexpert comes out with a PINK MOSACTO, it is a huge hit and everyone who has made it loves it! Fragrant summer berry aromas with juicy strawberry, tart cherry, a hint of citrus on the palate. Bright, lively, and balanced with the perfect touch of sweetness.
    Best served chilled alongside spicy dishes or enjoyed under the summer sun $170

    The LAST Limited Edition wine is NOW available. We are going to bring in a few extra of this one because I know it will be a BIG hit. Australian Tempranillo Shiraz! I have been a huge fan of tempranillo and am excited about this blend. This wine does come with grape skins so expect higher tannins and more body with this one. You will need to age this wine at least 6 months if not more to get the full flavors of it. $240 a bottle of tempranillo at the LCBO is $18.95 make one with us for $8.00 a bottle 😉

    I apologize if anyone stopped by the shop or called on Tuesday April 2nd, I ended up coming down with the stomach bug and had to close for the day. It is making its rounds threw the house because now my little guy has it. A big Thank you To Joann for holding down the shop while I am home taking care of my babies. On another note Thursday April 18th we will be closing at 330pm, I apologize for that inconvenience. 

    Sending love;
    Toddia & Joann

  • February at MGW

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    Watch our Monthly News Letter here! https://youtu.be/t0n74oPoVzQ

    We have a few NEW releases out this month. We look forward to seeing you at the Shop!

     

    xo

    toddia & JoAnn