Craft Barrel and Vine

09/03/2026

Just a heads up, we’ll be taking a little long-weekend break! ☀️🍂

🍷 CLOSED: Friday, September 4 – Monday, September 7
🍷 BACK OPEN: Tuesday, September 8

Looking to bottle your batch wine next week? 🍾 If you’d like to book a bottling appointment, give us a call and leave us a voicemail, or send us an email. We’ll get back to you as soon as we’re back!

Thank you for your understanding, and we hope everyone has a safe, relaxing and fun long weekend! ❤️

See you Tuesday! 👋🍷

09/01/2026

🍷✨ WINE & COCKTAIL FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2026! ✨🍹

September is bringing a little taste of South Africa to the shop! 🇿🇦🌿

🍷 WINE OF THE MONTH
En Primeur Winery Series – South Africa Sauvignon Blanc
🥝 Unoaked | Medium-Bodied | Dry

Bright, zesty and refreshing, this Sauvignon Blanc features aromas of apple, lemon and kiwi, with refreshing lemon and herbaceous flavours on the palate and a wonderfully zesty finish. 🍋🥝🌿

🌍 FUN WINE FACT:
South African Sauvignon Blanc is known for combining Old World minerality with New World fruitiness. Coastal breezes from the Atlantic and Indian Oceans help keep the grapes bright and beautifully crisp!

🍽️ PAIR IT WITH:
Perfect alongside roasted butternut squash soup, grilled calamari or wild rice pilaf. 🍲🦑

🍹 COCKTAIL OF THE MONTH
Sauvignon Blanc Mojito 🌿🍋

A wine-loving twist on the classic mojito!

You’ll need:
🍷 5 oz South Africa Sauvignon Blanc
🌿 Fresh mint
🍋 ½ oz lime juice
🍯 ½ oz simple syrup
💦 Sparkling water
🧊 Ice

How to make it:
Muddle fresh mint with lime juice and simple syrup. Add ice and Sauvignon Blanc, then top with sparkling water. Give it a gentle stir and enjoy! 🍹✨

🍤 Pairs perfectly with: grilled shrimp and seasonal vegetables.

Whether you’re sipping it straight from the glass or mixing it into a refreshing cocktail, September is looking delicious! 😍🍷

08/28/2026

Did you know September is Smart Commute Month? 🍂 🚶‍♀️🚲 This regional campaign encourages us to rethink how we get around by walking, cycling, taking transit, carpooling, and trying other sustainable ways to travel.

Why not make your commute a little more fun? 👟🚲 Grab a friend or family member and walk or cycle together, or start a carpool and enjoy some extra time catching up on the road!

You can also check out the Smart Commute website, take the Smart Commute Month Survey, log your trips, enter contests, and participate in webinars. 💻🎉

Feeling competitive? 😎 Challenge your friends, family, or coworkers to a walking challenge or see who can come up with the most creative way to get where they need to go!

September is only a couple of days away, so why not try something new in the coming month? 🌎💚

08/25/2026

YOUR ZODIAC SIGN, YOUR WINE! ✨🍷

Ever wondered what wine matches your personality? Let the stars decide! ♈️♉️♊️

Now the important question…
Did we get your wine right? 👀🍷

Tell us your zodiac sign and whether you agree with your wine pairing!

08/21/2026

08/18/2026

Shoutout to Lost Art Espresso! ✨☕

They always know how to brighten our workday with the BEST drinks! 🥤❤️ Not only are the drinks amazing, but the customer service is fantastic and the atmosphere is so warm and welcoming.

I love walking in and seeing everyone relaxing, catching up, and enjoying good conversations. It really feels like one of those places where you can’t help but feel at home! 🥰

So, if you’re in Wiarton, consider this your sign to stop by Lost Art Espresso and treat yourself! ☕🍰✨

08/14/2026

FRIDAY HAS ENTERED THE CHAT! ✨🍷

The workweek is officially behind us, the weekend is calling, and honestly… wine seems like the appropriate response. 😏

Whether you’re celebrating surviving the week, relaxing on the patio, or simply enjoying a glass because you deserve it, cheers to Friday! 🥂

Friday forecast: 100% chance of wine. 🍇😂

08/07/2026

Ever look at your wine rack and think… “Wait… which red is this again?” 🍷🤔 You’re definitely not alone!

With so many dark bottles, it’s easy for wines to get mixed up—especially after they’ve been shuffled around on the rack. One of our favourite tricks? Shrink caps! 🎉

Not only do they make it super easy to tell your wines apart with different colours, but they also give your bottles a polished, professional look. They’re perfect if you’re giving a bottle as a gift, too! 🎁✨

We have a variety of colours for you to choose from. Next time you’re bottling your wine, just let us know you’d like to add shrink caps! We’ll fire up the heat-shrinking machine so you can add the caps, and in just a few seconds your bottles will be looking their best. 🍾

08/05/2026

Wine is more than what’s in your glass!

From thousands of grape varieties and centuries of history to terroir, oak aging, and the science behind fermentation, there’s a whole world hiding behind every bottle. 🤓✨

Whether you’re a wine newbie or already know your Pinot from your Cabernet, there’s always something new to learn! 🍇

08/02/2026

Cheers to August! ☀️

RJS Craft Winemaking kicking off the month with a bold red and a refreshing summer cocktail! This month’s featured wine is the Cru International Chile Malbec Style, and the featured cocktail is the Malbec Sunset Sangria. 🍇🍹

🍷 Cru International Chile Malbec Style
✨ Medium Oak | Medium-Bodied | Dry

This rich and rustic Malbec is bursting with ripe blackberry, blackcurrant, warm spice, and deep cherry flavours, all wrapped up with smooth oak undertones. It’s the perfect red for BBQ season!

💡 Wine Fun Fact: Chile’s vineyards are nestled between the Andes Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. The cool mountain and ocean breezes help the grapes ripen slowly, creating wines with vibrant flavours and excellent balance.

🍽️ Perfect Pairings:
🍕 Mushroom wood-fired pizza
🥩 Grilled steak with chimichurri

🍹 August Cocktail of the Month: Malbec Sunset Sangria

A fruity twist on your favourite red wine!

🍓 Made with:
🍷 Malbec
🍊 Fresh orange
🍓 Strawberries
🍑 Peaches or nectarines
🍊 Orange liqueur
🍯 Honey
✨ Topped with sparkling water or lemon-lime soda and finished with fresh mint.

Pairs perfectly with:
🥩 Grilled steak
🍗 BBQ chicken
🍔 Juicy burgers

Whether you’re stocking up for summer BBQs, relaxing on the patio, or planning your next get-together, this month’s wine and cocktail are ready to impress.🍷❤️