Wedding advice

		Wine has been an integral part of celebrations for thousands of
		years.
		Wine may be served at the reception, either to accompany the
		meal or for refreshment.
		Wine may be served at the rehearsal party.
		Wine may be used to toast the bridal party.
		Wine may be presented to guests as a 'favour' to commemorate
		the event, very much

like the traditional slice of wedding cake.

Ontario law allows family members hosting a wedding to make and serve their own wine at the event.
You are not permitted to charge for the wine.
If the event is at a private place (not a rented location) or residence then no Special Occasion Permit (SOP) is
required.
An event at any other venue will require a "No Sale SOP" which costs $25.
Apply 30 days ahead for outdoor events, or 10 days in advance for indoor events.

Visit: http://www.agco.on.ca/en/b.alcohol/b3.specialpermit.html for more information and downloadable application
form.

IMPORTANT NOTE # 1 You must ask, WILL THE VENUE ALLOW HOMEMADE WINE to be served. Some
venues are more than willing to do whatever you wish and may even obtain your Special Occasion Permit. Some halls
will not allow you to bring in wine, some do not allow their staff to serve your wine, and others may charge a corkage fee
per bottle opened.

IMPORTANT NOTE # 2 START YOUR WINE as soon as possible! All wine improves with some ageing. Our
popular level of "4 week" wine juices can be bottled in about 4 weeks, but need a minimum two months ageing after
bottling. Our "8 week" premium juices need six months of ageing. Choosing labels & bottles can wait till later but...
START YOUR WINE SOON.

Favours - These token gifts are presented to
guests as they leave or are placed decoratively at each place setting.
Usually 375 ml bottles are used. Choose your favourite wine or
consider an ice wine.

Choosing wines for an outside
reception is an opportunity to be more
adventurous. A well chilled Peach
Chardonnay or Strawberry Zinfandel
Blush will delight your guests. We still
recommend a basic dry red wine and a
white wine.

Plan on ½ a 750 ml bottle
of wine per dinner guest.
You may need more if the
event is outside, will run
late, or if no other
beverages will be served. If
you are being charged for
corkage then consider
1.5 litre bottles.

Wines to be consumed at an indoor reception with a meal should include one dry red wine and one dry white.
Choosing a blush as a third wine is an option if you really think it is necessary. Not having a dry red or a white wine at
the table will disappoint some guests.

The favourite red wines for
weddings are Merlot,
Cabernet Sauvignon, or a
Merlot/Cabernet blend.

The perennial favourite
white has been
Chardonnay, though Pinot
Grigio (Pinot Gris) has
become a very close 2nd
in recent years.

• We prepare a quote for the cost of your wine in advance.
• We have Special Occasion Permit applications on hand.
• Together, we choose and start your wine, bottle and cork it.
• We provide decorative capsules and design custom labels.
• Your wine will be ready on time.
• You will be proud to serve your wine.

• Use synthetic corks. Natural corks have flaws, may
develop
  mold if damp or may break on removal.
• Delay applying the labels. Repeated handling, moisture
and
  variable storage conditions can ruin them.
• Don't forget a corkscrew. Chill white & fruit wines. Store
  red wines at room temperature for a week prior.