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🍷✨ **WINE INFO WEDNESDAY** ✨🍷This week we’re pouring the spotlight on **Winexpert Classic Trinity Red**! ❤️🍇Looking for ...
09/02/2026

🍷✨ **WINE INFO WEDNESDAY** ✨🍷

This week we’re pouring the spotlight on **Winexpert Classic Trinity Red**! ❤️🍇

Looking for a red that’s full of flavour without being too heavy? **Trinity Red** is a wonderfully smooth and approachable choice.

🍒 **Tasting Notes:** Dark Cherry • Plum • Warm Spice
🪵 Hints of oak round everything out beautifully.

🍷 **13% Alcohol**
🍷 **Dry**
🍷 **Medium Body**
🍷 **Medium Oak**

It has a lovely balance of **black fruit, subtle spice and oak**, finishing clean and dry — making it an easy red to enjoy on its own or alongside dinner.

🍽️ **Try pairing it with:**
🥩 Grilled steak or burgers
🍝 Pasta with a rich tomato sauce
🍕 Pizza
🧀 Aged cheeses
🍖 Roasted or grilled meats

And because it's part of the **Winexpert Classic** collection, it can be ready in approximately **4 weeks!** 🍷

If you like a smooth, versatile red that isn't overly heavy, **Trinity Red might just become your new house wine!**

📍 Come see us at **Goodness Grapes — 66 Idylewylde St., Fort Erie**

🍇 **Great Wine. Made By You.**

Have you tried Trinity Red yet? 👇

🍷 **WINE TIP TUESDAY** 🍷**Opened a bottle but not finishing it tonight?** 👀Here's your Tuesday tip: **Put that cork back...
09/01/2026

🍷 **WINE TIP TUESDAY** 🍷

**Opened a bottle but not finishing it tonight?** 👀

Here's your Tuesday tip: **Put that cork back in and get it into the fridge!** ❄️🍷

And YES — that includes **red wine!**

Once a bottle is opened, oxygen starts changing the wine. Keeping it cool helps slow that process and can keep your wine tasting fresher longer.

🍷 **RED WINE:** Refrigerate after opening, then take it out a little before your next glass to let it warm up.

🤍 **WHITE & ROSÉ:** Cork it and pop it straight back into the fridge.

✨ **SPARKLING:** Use a sparkling wine stopper to help keep those bubbles where they belong!

Because sometimes you don't finish the whole bottle...

**And sometimes "leftover wine" is just something we've heard about. 😂🍷**

Are you Team **Save It For Tomorrow** or Team **What Leftovers?** 👇

COMMING IN SEPT!☕🍷 **NEW FROM WINEXPERT — APRÈS IRISH COFFEE!** 🍷☕Coffee lovers, this one has your name ALL over it! 😍In...
08/29/2026

COMMING IN SEPT!

☕🍷 **NEW FROM WINEXPERT — APRÈS IRISH COFFEE!** 🍷☕

Coffee lovers, this one has your name ALL over it! 😍

Introducing **Après Irish Coffee Dessert Wine** — a rich, sweet and indulgent treat that's perfect for sipping after dinner, enjoying by the fire, or serving when you want something a little special.

☕ **Tasting Notes:** Coffee • Irish Whisky • Sweet Cream
🍷 **17% Alcohol**
🤎 **Full Body**
🪵 **Medium Oak**
🍬 **Sweet**

And this one is done a little differently! Instead of the traditional 30 × 750 mL bottles, a batch of Après Irish Coffee makes approximately **28 × 375 mL bottles** — the perfect size for a dessert wine!

Think rich coffee flavour, a touch of Irish whisky character and smooth sweet cream all wrapped up in one delicious little bottle. 🤤

🎄 And dare we say it... with the holidays coming, these would make **AMAZING gifts!** 🎁

Stop by **Goodness Grapes** or get in touch with us to learn more about making a batch!

**Who would you share a bottle of this with?** Tag them below! 👇☕🍷

08/28/2026

🍷🍽️ FUN FOOD PAIRING FRIDAY — LE26 EDITION! 🇫🇷🥂

This week we're pairing food with one of the exciting new Winexpert LE26 Limited Edition wines…

🤍 CONNEXION WHITE — Languedoc, France 🇫🇷

Made with Roussanne, Marsanne & Viognier, this French white gives us plenty of delicious options when it comes to what's for dinner!

🍽️ TRY IT WITH:

🌿 Herb-Roasted Chicken
🍤 Grilled Shrimp with Parsley
🍋 Lemon Ricotta Spaghetti
🥦 Grilled Vegetables

Whether you're firing up the grill or making a cozy pasta dinner, Connexion White gives you lots of reasons to get creative in the kitchen. 🥂

🎥 Check out the reel to see these pairings in action!

And remember — LE26 is LIMITED EDITION, so if Connexion White is calling your name, make sure you talk to us about reserving yours. 🍇

👇 Which pairing would you choose first?
🍗 Chicken
🍤 Shrimp
🍝 Pasta
🥦 Grilled Veggies

08/28/2026

Well, the last sidewalk sale was reported to have been a great success by several businesses.
So, we’re doing it again and we could really use your help!
Please share this post with friends, other Fort Erie pages, maybe call your favorite shopping partner!
Also, there are posters going out for this event, and if you would like to put a few up in places you think would help, don’t hesitate to reach out to find out where you can grab a few!

08/27/2026

🥂✨ **SOMETHING SPECIAL IS COMING…** ✨🥂

Say hello to **LE26 CONNEXION WHITE — Languedoc, France!** 🇫🇷🍇

Part of the exciting **Winexpert LE26 Limited Edition collection**, Connexion White is your chance to experience something outside the everyday wine lineup.

There’s something extra fun about Limited Edition season — discovering new wines, new regions and new flavours that we don’t get to offer all year long. ❤️

🇫🇷 **Languedoc, France**
🥂 **Connexion White**
🍇 **Winexpert LE26**
⭐ **LIMITED EDITION**

And the most important part of that last one?

**When they're gone, they're gone!**

🎥 Take a look at the reel and get a sneak peek at **Connexion White**.

If this one sounds like it belongs in your wine rack, talk to us at **Goodness Grapes** about reserving yours!

👇 **Who's excited to try this one — and are you TEAM WHITE 🥂 or TEAM RED 🍷?**

🍷✨ **WINE INFO WEDNESDAY** ✨🍷This week's feature is for those who love a **BIG, bold and beautifully complex red!** # # ...
08/26/2026

🍷✨ **WINE INFO WEDNESDAY** ✨🍷

This week's feature is for those who love a **BIG, bold and beautifully complex red!**

# # 🍇 WINEXPERT PRIVATE RESERVE MERITUS

📍 **Lodi, California**

Inspired by the great red wines of Bordeaux, **Meritus** combines Old World tradition with the bold character of California. 🇺🇸🍷

🍇 **TASTING NOTES**
Look for rich flavours of:
🫐 Black currant
🍑 Plum
🍒 Tart red berries
🌿 Cedar
☕ Mocha
✨ Warm spice

Smooth tannins and balanced acidity give this wine a refined mouthfeel, followed by a long finish with hints of **oak, dark fruit and subtle earthiness.**

🍷 **THE DETAILS**

🔥 **Alcohol:** 13.5%
🍬 **Sweetness:** Dry
🍷 **Body:** Full
🪵 **Oak:** Heavy
🍇 **Includes Grape Skins**

💡 **DID YOU KNOW?**

The name **Meritus** comes from a Latin word meaning **“deserving of praise.”** Pretty fitting for a wine designed to showcase quality, tradition and craftsmanship!

🍽️ **PAIR IT WITH:**

🥩 Grilled steak
🍖 Roast beef
🍔 Gourmet burgers
🍄 Mushroom dishes
🧀 Aged cheeses
🍝 Rich tomato-based pasta
🔥 Anything fresh off the BBQ!

If you enjoy a **full-bodied, dry red with rich fruit, smooth tannins and plenty of oak**, Meritus deserves a spot in your wine collection. ❤️🍷

📍 Stop into **Goodness Grapes** and ask us about making a batch!

👇 **Are you a BIG & BOLD red wine drinker?**

🍷💡 **WINE TIP TUESDAY** 💡🍷 # # # 👃 DON'T FORGET TO SMELL YOUR WINE!We talk a lot about how wine **tastes**... but did yo...
08/25/2026

🍷💡 **WINE TIP TUESDAY** 💡🍷

# # # 👃 DON'T FORGET TO SMELL YOUR WINE!

We talk a lot about how wine **tastes**... but did you know your nose plays a HUGE role in what you experience in your glass?

Before taking that first sip, give your wine a gentle swirl and then take a sniff. 🍷👃

Why?

🍇 **Wine has hundreds of aroma compounds** that contribute to what we perceive as flavour.

🌪️ **Swirling helps release those aromas**, making them easier to detect.

👃 **Your sense of smell works together with your taste buds**, which is why a wine can seem much more complex once you've taken the time to smell it.

You might notice aromas like:

🍒 Cherry or blackberry
🍏 Apple or pear
🍋 Citrus
🌸 Flowers
🌿 Herbs
🌶️ Spice
🍦 Vanilla
☕ Coffee or chocolate

And here's the fun part — **there's no wrong answer!**

Two people can smell the exact same wine and pick up completely different aromas based on their own memories and experiences.

✨ **TODAY'S TIP:**

Next time you pour yourself a glass, don't sip right away.

**LOOK 👀 → SWIRL 🍷 → SMELL 👃 → THEN SIP! 😋**

You may be surprised by how much more you notice!

💬 **FUN QUESTION:** What's the strangest or most unexpected aroma you've ever noticed in a glass of wine? 🍷👇

08/21/2026

🍷🍽️ **FUN FOOD PAIRING FRIDAY — LE26 EDITION!** 🇫🇷

Something exciting is coming from **Languedoc, France!** 🍇

Meet **LE26 CONNEXION RED** 🇫🇷🍷 — and since it’s Fun Food Pairing Friday, we thought we’d give you a little inspiration for what to put on the table when it’s finally time to uncork a bottle!

🥘 **OUR PICK: FRENCH-STYLE BEEF STEW!**

Think tender beef slowly cooked with mushrooms, onions, herbs and a rich savoury sauce. ❤️

Add some crusty French bread on the side and you've got the kind of cozy meal that practically **begs for a glass of red wine.** 🍷🥖

And with cooler fall evenings just around the corner, we think this combination sounds pretty perfect!

✨ **THE BEST PART?**

**LE26 wines are limited releases**, which means they're not part of the regular Winexpert lineup.

If **Connexion Red** has caught your eye, don't wait too long to talk to us about reserving yours!

🎥 Check out the reel for a closer look at this exciting **LE26 release from Languedoc, France.**

Then tell us...

👇 **Would you try this pairing?**
❤️ ABSOLUTELY
🍷 JUST POUR ME THE WINE!

08/20/2026

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