The Ontario Wine Society is a non-profit club that explores the wines of Ontario and those of other regions of the world through informal, educational, diverse and social tastings and special events. Our club caters to everyone 19 years or older. Because we are non-profit and supported by the Ontario wineries, we provide excellent value-for-your-money events. Currently, we have three chapters - Toronto, Niagara Peninsula and Oakville. We would love to set up clubs in other regions.
Join the Ontario Wine Society today by clicking here and receive the benefits as described below. Or, see the bottom of this page to sign up to receive our newsletter and event flyers free.
MEMBER BENEFITS
DISCOUNT BOUTIQUE
Click here to take you to a page of 11 companies that are offering discounts to Ontario Wine Society members.
WINE TASTINGS
Each chapter holds 8 to 10 tasting and special events per year. Each event is built around a theme. A member of the Ontario Wine Society, and one guest, each attend the tasting at the member price which is usually $10 less than the non-member's price.
Recent Tastings Include:
Sipping With the Stars
Icewine Weekend
The Passionate Art of Wine
Bus Trip to Lake Erie North Shore
A Sparkling Spring Evening
Burgundy-Niagara Challenge
Lailey Vineyard Doubleheader
Gadgets, Gizmos & Games - Oh My!
Each event:
Usually features 8 or more Ontario VQA wines or a mixture of Ontario wines and wines from other regions of the world. Often, they are tasted blind.
Includes food - appetizers or a full dinner.
Often provides the opportunity to try new wines and wines that are not available at the LCBO.
Is led by an industry expert - winemaker, winery owner, wine writer or other professional.
Is cost-friendly. Since we are non-profit, we can provide a wide variety of high-quality wines and food at reasonable prices.
In Toronto, is usually held at a downtown restaurant, club or venue close to the TTC.
In Niagara, is usually held at a winery.
In Oakville, is held at a restaurant, club or other venue in town.
NEWSLETTER: JUST OFF THE VINE
We issue a monthly newsletter called “Just Off the Vine” that lists all of the special upcoming events that are happening at wineries, restaurants and other local venues. The newsletter has write-ups of past events, Ontario wine industry news and feature articles.
To sign up for our newsletters, click on the chapter you are interested in receiving news about and press "Submit"