Craft Barrel and Vine

10/14/2026

W**E LABEL AND BOTTLE HACKS: DON’T THROW THAT BOTTLE AWAY! ♻️🍾

Have you ever fallen in love with a w**e label and wanted to keep it? Maybe you love the shape of the bottle and want to reuse it, or perhaps you’re planning to give an old bottle a fresh new look! 👀💕

Well, here are some handy tricks for you!

✨ 5 WAYS TO REMOVE W**E LABELS:
🔥 Hot Water & Funnel Method
🧂 Baking Soda Soak
♨️ Oven Bake Method
🧴 Commercial Adhesive Removers
💨 Hair Dryer Hack

Cheers to creativity, sustainability, and giving those bottles a second life! 🥂♻️

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10/09/2026

🍂🍷 HAPPY FRIDAY! 🦃✨

Who’s ready for a Thanksgiving long weekend filled with good food, great company, and beautiful memories? 🧡🍁 Whether you’re gathering with family, catching up with friends, or enjoying a cozy weekend at home, we hope your Thanksgiving is full of things to be thankful for!

As you head into the long weekend, remember to celebrate responsibly! ❤️

🍷 Know your limits
🚗 Plan a safe ride
🧡 Look out for one another
🍂 Make memories you’ll be thankful for!

We wish you a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend! 🥂🦃

10/06/2026

🎉🍷 ONE YEAR OF CRAFT BARREL & VINE! 🍷🎉

And just like that… we’ve officially been the owners of Craft Barrel & Vine for an entire year! 🥹 Where did the time go?!

What a year it has been! From making the leap from city life to country living, to becoming U-Brew owners, learning the ropes, meeting amazing people, and figuring things out as we go… it’s definitely been an adventure! 🌾🍇

We couldn’t be happier with how our little U-Brew is doing. We’ve been incredibly lucky to have so many wonderful customers—both familiar faces who have been with the business for years and so many new faces who have joined us along the way. ❤️

We love being part of the Wiarton community and are so grateful for everyone who has supported us, stopped in for a chat, shared a laugh, made a batch, or simply welcomed us with open arms. 🥰

And, better late than never… we figured it was probably time we officially introduced ourselves! 😂 So here’s a little “About Us” page! 👋

Here’s to our first year in business and to whatever adventures, batches, bottles, and memories the next year brings! 🥂✨

We can’t wait to see what Year 2 has in store! ❤️🍷

09/30/2026

🍷🍂 RED W**E SEASON HAS ARRIVED! 🍂🍷

As summer fades into crisp autumn days, cozy sweaters, changing leaves, and comfort-food season, our w**e preferences start making the perfect little shift—from refreshing whites and rosés to rich, smooth reds. ❤️🍷

And RJs Craft W**emakings October 2026 W**e & Cocktail of the Month are here to make the transition even more delicious!

🍷 W**E OF THE MONTH
Cru Select France Style Merlot
Medium Oak • Medium-Bodied • Dry

This fall-friendly Merlot brings aromas of fresh strawberries, violets, and vanilla, followed by juicy flavours of ripe raspberries, cherries, and dark fruit. With soft, silky tannins, it’s an easy match for those hearty autumn meals we’ve been waiting all summer for!

🍂 FALL FOOD PAIRINGS:
🍗 Herb-roasted chicken
🍄 Mushroom Parmesan risotto

✨ FUN FACT: Merlot is a fantastic fall red! Its juicy fruit flavours, medium-to-full body, and smooth tannins make it incredibly versatile alongside cozy comfort foods, roasted dishes, and hearty autumn favourites.

🍎🍷 COCKTAIL OF THE MONTH: AUTUMN MERLOT SANGRIA

A cozy fall twist on a summertime favourite! 🍂🍎

You’ll need:
🍷 1 bottle (750 mL) Cru Select France Style Merlot
🍎 1 apple, thinly sliced
🍊 1 orange, thinly sliced
🍏 ½ cup apple c***r
🍊 ¼ cup orange liqueur, such as Triple Sec or Cointreau
🌿 1–2 cinnamon sticks
✨ 1 cup sparkling water or club soda
🧊 Ice
❤️ Optional: fresh cranberries or extra apple slices for garnish

How to make it:
Add the apple, orange, apple c***r, orange liqueur, and cinnamon sticks to a large pitcher. Pour in the Merlot and gently stir. Refrigerate for 2–4 hours to let all those delicious fall flavours mingle. 🍎🍊

Right before serving, add the sparkling water, give it a gentle stir, and pour over ice. Garnish with fresh fruit or a cinnamon stick for the perfect autumn touch! 🍂

Pairs beautifully with:
🧀 Baked Brie
🥖 A delicious charcuterie board
🌭 Sausage & apple skewers

🍷🍂 Fall is calling… and apparently it wants Merlot! ❤️

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09/29/2026

It’s the season for lingering a little longer over dinner, gathering around the fire, and enjoying w**es like the En Primeur W**ery Series: South Africa Sauvignon Blanc that can transition effortlessly from warm afternoons to cool evenings. 🍷🍁🔥

Check out our blog, Craft & Cork, for our list of cozy September w**es! 🔗 https://bit.ly/4d0Msj1

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09/21/2026

🚧 Berford Street Construction Update

Work is progressing well, with the section from Elm Street to Frank Street nearing completion!

Beginning on or about September 22:
• Berford Street from Elm Street to Mary Street will reopen. Local access to homes and businesses north of Mary Street will be maintained, including access to Tim Hortons and Foodland.
• Berford Street from south of Frank Street to George Street will close until the end of December.
• Mary Street and George Street intersections will remain open. The Frank Street intersection will be closed.

Please note that project details may shift as work progresses. We’ll share updates as soon as they become available.

👷🏼 What’s Next
• Construction will continue with underground infrastructure, sidewalks, curbs, and road reconstruction.
• Pedestrian and emergency access will be maintained.

📨 Questions?
Please contact Sandra LaFaucheur, Public Relations Officer, at 226-568-0055 or [email protected] with any questions or concerns about the project.

For project updates, visit:
📍openmicsouthbrucepeninsula.ca
📍municipal511.ca

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as construction continues!

09/18/2026

📚✨ NEW ADDITION TO THE STORE! ✨📚

We’re excited to introduce our very own Little Free Library! 📖❤️

As two people who absolutely LOVE to read, we know we’re not the only bookworms in the community! So, we thought… why not share our love of books with our neighbours? 🥰

Ben’s dad built this little library for us, and we absolutely LOVE how it turned out! 🛠️📚

Whether you’re looking for a thrilling adventure, a swoon-worthy romance, a little mystery, some fantasy, or something completely unexpected… you never know what you might discover waiting on our shelf! 👀📖

🍂❄️ Fall and winter are the PERFECT seasons to curl up with a good book, a cozy blanket, and your favourite drink. ☕📚

So, next time you’re in the area, stop by, say hi, and check out our book selection!

📚 Take a book. Leave a book. Share the love of reading. ❤️

09/16/2026

🍷☕ DO YOU KNOW WHAT W**E & TEA HAVE IN COMMON?

GOSSIP. 👀😂

Both are best enjoyed while sitting around with friends saying:

“Okay… but did you HEAR what happened?” 👀☕🍷

Tea brings the gossip.
W**e brings the confidence.
And together? Absolutely no secrets are safe. 😂

Tag your friend who always has the tea… and would happily bring the w**e!

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09/15/2026

09/09/2026

Next up on “Don’t knock it ’til you try it!” 🤣

We tried the Rosé with jalapeños trend… and surprisingly, we REALLY enjoyed it! 👀

The longer you let the jalapeño sit in the Rosé, the stronger the flavour and spice becomes. It gives the w**e a kick while adding a subtle jalapeño aroma. 🌶️✨

Since both Ben and I love a little spice, this combo was absolutely perfect for us! 🔥🍷 We’re already thinking that the next time we make a batch of Rosé, we might slice up a whole jalapeño and add it to one bottle to really kick things up a notch!

And honestly… we might have to start experimenting with this in other w**es too! 👀

🌶️🍷 Would you try Rosé with jalapeños?

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