On a cold but wonderfully sunny afternoon, we chose to arrange a wine tour at Magnotta Winery. We were fortunate enough to be led by the amazingly kind and incredibly knowledgeable Michael Ber, Assistant Manager of Retail and Events. The tour was fantastic for SO many reasons... Upon our arrival we were led to the beautiful and bright Awards room, housing the endless awards won by Magnotta for wine and spirits at events all over the continent and beyond. Michael asked questions to narrow down our likes and dislikes, the preliminary to our wine tasting. More about that later :) Our first stop was an information-filled walk-through of the machinery area where the wines are produced and bottled. From there we continued into the basement's Barrel Room where hundreds and hundreds of barrels of wine are stored. Old winemaking machinery added perfectly to the decor, creating an almost museum-like element. The decor all throughout the winery is old-world Italian style which created an authentic, peaceful mood from one space to the next. Once the tour was over, we were invited back into the Awards Room for the fun part... the wine tasting portion of the tour. It was then that each of us was given our personally curated flights consisting of 3 wines to try, each specific to our indicated preferences. We also opted for the complementing charcuterie board and focaccia bread (at a low additional cost) that truly brought out some of the more complex flavors of the wines being sampled. I would recommend this winery and wine tour for anyone who wants to fine tune their wine preferences and flavor profiles. We were never rushed, all questions were answered, and we left far more educated about the world of wine than we ever could have expected! It was a wonderful way to spend an afternoon and a great reason to indulge in some fantastic wine... not like anyone needs a reason for that!!! Pros: - Location (easy-to find industrial area near major highways) + free parking - Staff (professional & friendly) - Ambiance/Decor - Selection of wines - Taste of wines & food - Prices (of wines, tour & food) Cons: - None read more

Magnotta Winery - Wine barrels & antique barrelling tools - Wineries Near Me - Woodbridge, Ontario

I never knew this Winery was close to home! Lucky enough to do a small tour via a meetup group, we got to see the distillery, the barrels (I swear that room looks like some Freemason secret society room!) and have some wine tastings with chocolate. We even tried one if their Vidal Ice Wines - oh my - how absolutely delicious! The staff are all friendly and can direct you to some great wines if you ask. They do not sell at the LCBO so the prices are about 40% cheaper than if they did. They have a great variety, including some beers (they have a brewery on deck). Definitely be back as I saw quite a few interesting wines. They even have their own vodka and brandy. read more

If you love wine this place is heaven on earth. Forget the LCBO and the astronomical mark ups on inferior wines. This is a local niagara winery that has continued to defy the government and produces excellent Ontario wines, beers and spirits at prices that are jaw droppingly low, as well as vintage award winning products. Stop by and stock up. You won't be sorry. read more

Magnotta Winery - Wineries Near Me - Woodbridge, Ontario

For an industrial area, this wine shop is great! There is a wide selection, it's spacious and very organized. I did a tour, and was shown the packaging room and cellar, and given 4 complimentary samples. Overall, it's a little gem in a boring area. read more

This is definitely a great place to shop for wines. The good things about this store are: 1. Lots of variety 2. They let you sample some of the wines before you buy 3. Good discounts for case of 12 purchases (for 5-6 specific wines only I believe) 4. Great tasting wines for great prices. Try the Toro Nero! You won't regret it. read more

Visited Toronto and discovered Ice Wine. Love this refreshing wine. We got the white ice wine and it was delicious

I am a big fan of there Gran Reserves, specifically the il Cacciatore and the Cabernet Sauvignon. The price on a case reduces the cost per bottle significantly, making the wines some of the best valued. We did blind wine tastings (vs world Cabernets) with both wines and each come consistently in the top 3, winning many of them. I have converted many friends. The Il Cacciatore Gran Reserve has a big fruit with bold tangy finish of berries. It is closer to a full bodied wine. The Cabernet Sauvignon Gran Reserve is a full body jammy wine with strong berry (blackberry) notes. Nice plum finish. read more

Went back today and had a very different experience, great advice, tried all the wines I wanted to buy and was given some background on the grapes and where they came from. I was shocked and wished this was my first review. Clearly hit or miss, if you find what you like, its good value for the money. read more

The original craft lager beer is great. If you were to do a taste test with other beers in this category, I bet you'd pick this one. I wish you could find this beer in bars in Toronto. read more