JohnPhilipGreen said – Tue, 15 Jan 2008 22:36:37 -0000 ( Link )
Does anyone know where, other than the LCBO and the stupid Wine Rack, where you can buy wine in Ontario?
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msurman said – Tue, 01 Apr 2008 21:11:06 -0000 ( Link )
Yes, Wine Online is great … and the only option I’ve found other than the (sometimes good, always frustrating) LCBO. The problem is you can only buy by the case. I am always happy to split cases with people if there is something interesting on offer.
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jmcnally said – Tue, 08 Apr 2008 18:16:57 -0000 ( Link )
My previous job was as web guy for Lifford Wine Agency (www.liffordwine.com) who have an excellent portfolio of wines, many of which are not available at the LCBO. They’re the biggest consignment agent seller of wines to the restaurants of Ontario. You still have to buy by the case, but they have an excellent weekly email newsletter (which I still help send out) with links to a tasting video by a dedicated consumer sales guy. Huge portfolio from Canada, US, France, Italy, Australia, New Zealand, Spain, South Africa, Chile, etc.
Best part is their annual Grand Tasting, which is being held May 7 at the Eglinton Grand Theatre in Toronto. Tickets are $125 but you can try any wine in the portfolio. I’m very proud of this event as I helped organize it the past four years. I’m even taking a day off from my new job to pour wine this year. They have about 35 winemakers coming especially to pour and talk about their wines, too.
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jmcnally said – Wed, 04 Feb 2009 16:05:04 -0000 ( Link )
Just drawing your attention to an interesting new site, www.winealign.com, which helps consumers in Ontario find well-reviewed wines in their price range at their local LCBO stores. It hooks into the LCBO’s inventory as well so you know your local store will have it in stock.
It lets users review and rate and share wines as well, and will be launching a version 2.0 sometime in March. It looks promising. One drawback is that they’re charging $40/year, but there is a 60-day free trial that doesn’t require any payment information.
If you join, find me as “jmcnally” and add me as a contact. The more people that contribute, the better.
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JohnPhilipGreen said – Sat, 01 Mar 2008 23:26:51 -0000 ( Flag Edit Link )
Woah Faye that’s a great site, thanks!