Wine / Customization / Batch / Experience…read more Had the honour of visiting this Vin Bon location owned by Michael from Yelp Elite Event and I had a blast. Carmen planned everything so perfectly that it made this so memorable. The location is very convenient with lots of available parking. Prices and design choices are clear and concise. Lots of colour and design choices to your liking. The bottling and labeling experience was a lot of fun. I highly recommend this for any kind of celebration or event. Contact them via email at Richmondhill@vinbon.ca

The staff was nice and quick to set up for the event! Learned a lot of this event about the food…read morepairing with the type of wine

I had such a great experience making wine at Sheppard Wine Works. The entire experience was fun,…read moreeducational, and most importantly, I got 30 bottles of wine out of it for $150 (using a Groupon). That's $5 per bottle! And it's really drinkable stuff!! The wine we made was a 6-week Malbec. We chose it, even though it cost slightly more, because the owner (I assume) Russ was super nice and let us try a few samples and we liked that one the best. He was really fair about letting us try things in the entire price range and was never pushy about up-selling us on the more expensive stuff, we chose it entirely on our own. I think it tastes as good as most wines in the $10-$15 range at LCBO, which is what I usually drink. We also have picked up DIY 2L beer kits ($6) from here in the past, which I also highly recommend. So simple, just drop a vial of yeast into the bottle, leave it on your kitchen counter, and in 7-10 days, BEER! We already have our next batch of wine picked out so I can't wait to go get it made.

Very easy to make your own wine. Bought a Groupon to make a small batch and was awesome. Only thing…read moreyou need are bottles which can be purchased through them or if you have 30 bottles you can bring them and use those. They also offer beer making as well. I will most likely go back and make some beer as well.

Talking about Wine Tasting at Vinoteca?! COMPLIMENTARY Bar!!…read more I was given a glass and just asked to help myself with close to 15 red and white wines they have available... Not really classy because they are all in a 16 litres plastic self dispensers... :) but I am not complaining!! Great if you have a huge party and you want to just let your guests drink as much as they enjoy.. then those 16 litres definitely the way to go! I ended up with a Barrel Aged Pinot Noir Reserve for $9.85.. good for everyday drinking... Staffs are so friendly... and I will be back to try out more of their wines when I am in the area...

Been going here for YEARS and years. Vinoteca grows their own grapes (in Niagara Falls i believe),…read moremakes their own wines from them, and they're damn good at it. They've got all the usual reds and whites, as well as an impressive collection of ice wines (complete with the fancy glass-blown bottles to hold it). I'm not a wine expert but they seem to have their fair share of awards and recognition for their efforts. For those who drink a large amount they sell it by the bucket (yes they're 16L huge buckets) which are vacuum sealed so they keep fresh.They also have a huge variety of bottles and boxes for everyone else. If you're not sure what type of wine you're in the mood for they have them all on display for you to sample. If you're a business they can custom print you a label with your logo on your choice of wines to give to your customers/associates/suppliers/etc. Makes a great present.

I've been purchasing wine from Vin Bon for many years (Richmond Hill and Ajax locations). The…read morequality of wine and customer service was excellent. My first experience at the Vin Bon Scarborough location was good. I ordered over the phone, from Marco, who was very helpful and nice although the wine was not quite as good as the other locations. Unfortunately, the other staff are not friendly or helpful. I feel that I'm disturbing their day. My subsequent orders were equally lacking in customer service. My most recent order was 98 bottles, all of which have extremely dry corks. Every bottle I open is dry and has cork sticking to the opener and the bottle. Very disappointing. I won't be ordering from this location again. I suggest you find a different location.

Here is my caveat. FULL DISCLOSURE- I do not consume wine, so I cannot comment on the quality, or…read morelack thereof, of said wine, BUT what I can attest to is the cathartic experience that bottling one's own wine provides. A neighbor recently asked us to to help her bottle, and although originally hesitant I thought maybe I'd just roll with it, and glad I did. My Wife and neighbor split 24 bottles of red for 120$, which works out to 5$ a bottle! Again I haven't a clue whether the wine is good or bad, but to me the math makes sense and I haven't heard any complaints thus far. The service was solid, instructions were clear in terms of how to clean, bottle and cork our wine, and we were left to our own devices to get it done. We quickly formed an assembly line and made short work of our 24 bottles, all told we probably spent a total of 30 minutes from start to finish and the process was undeniably enjoyable. I may even have a new hobby.

This was one of my favourite DIY experiences ever. My wine-making process was fast, fun, and best…read moreof all, easy. The entire process starts online where you pick your wine and select your yeast pouring appointment. This involves going into the store for literally a minute to pour that yeast into your product. Next, I simply waited about a month before I was able to come in and bottle my wine. This process was my favourite part. When you come in for your bottling appointment, they have your bottles all sterilized and you proceed to the bottling station. The first step is to fill your bottle with wine. Next, you move to the corking station (fully automated) where you place it in the machine and it corks the bottle in a second. You then want to add the decorative cap on the mouth of the bottle (you can select from a variety of colours) and you seal it by blow-drying it. Afterwards, you would apply the sticker label of your choice to your bottle. And voila! You have your 30 bottles of wine ready to take home. I think what stood out most about this place is how easy the entire process was and how insightful and courteous the staff here was. It was an enjoyable experience and I highly recommend others to try!

I found a place in the area!!! Vin Bon the Wine Emporium at…read more906 Wilson Ave in Toronto. Open for 40 years, they offer custom winemaking and have great service. Call them at (416) 636-2827 or email wineemporium@bellnet.ca

Taylor, the owner, is very knowledgeable and eager to help you get success. Can't recommend this…read moreplace enough! Thanks Taylor!

It's a great place for wine making and their prices are very reasonable. I just wish they would…read moreupdate their website with the store hours or at minimum post the store hours on the door because there's no way to know when they're open or when they're closed. Even when you call and get voicemail, there is no information available.

This is a combination wine shop with tables and a bar where you can get a pour of their selected…read morebottles for the day. Food comes from next door. I've had pancakes once from there, and they were quite yummy. Just be aware that they are separate from Blue Door, and might be closed when you get to Blue Door, so plan accordingly. The place is bright, clean, and modern. The servers have always been very knowledgeable about the wines on offer, and always friendly. Prices are for a 3 ounce/5 ounce pour. 3 ounce starts around $12, 5 ounce can get.to around $17-20, all depending on what you order. Even though it's inside, sitting at the bar by the open window has a nice breeze even on a hot day like this July Sunday. I love to come here and relax, or do a bit of work. Super chill vibe to the place overall, love it

I've lived in this city since birth. I have frequented several watering holes, but I felt compelled…read moreto write a review on this place after my experience the other night. The atmosphere was alright, a typical wine bar. However, the bartender seemed to be strong-armed to do her job, like she was forced to work. Reminded me of Philip Seymour Hoffman's role in Big Lebowski, forced smile despite the mood. When I saw the bill, I was astounded that for shots-worth of 5 glasses of wine I got from every glass, it amounted to $120. What would have been a single glass of wine amounted to a staggering cost. Overall, the whole place seems out of touch, grasping for money at every moment. I would not recommend.

The staff here are incredible! I was stranded outside of my friend's building with a dead phone,…read moreand the staff not only charged my phone but let me call my friend on theirs! In the meantime, they recommended my new favourite white wine! This store is my go-to when I am in the area. It's a pleasure to buy there!

Nice local selection of wines. The lady working was very helpful and knowledgeable. Will go back!!read more