Allandale Wine Crafters
279 Yonge St # 6 L4N 7T9 Barrie, ON, Canada

Covid 19 Protocols as of January 14 2021: We are open By Appointment Only through the lockdown. Please call or email to book 705 725 1470... [email protected] Masks are required at all times in store. Please maintain at least a 2m distance from other customers and staff. No more than 8 persons may be in store at a given time. We keep records of every customer that comes through. If there is a chance you have been exposed we will contact you using the information we have on file. If you have traveled out of the province, exhibited symptoms or have been exposed to a positive COVID 19 case in the past 14 days, we ask that you refrain from visiting the shop. Thank you for your continued trust, support and cooperation through these trying times! #covid #community #itsfuntomakewine #barrie

We would like to take a moment to thank you, all of you, for helping us to make 2020 as awesome as possible. It was a difficult year for everyone and we are overwhelmingly grateful for your trust in us. Thank you for allowing us to serve you and for making this one of our most successful years despite the pandemic. Let's send 2020 out with a wave of gratitude and think positive thoughts for 2021! Happy new year! #happynewyear #2021 #onwardsandupwards #itsfuntomakewine

Well there's our weekend all filtered and ready to go #quarantineisthirstywork #happyholidays #itsfuntomakewine

Happy Friday friends! You have all been so amazing with our @waterfirstngo fundraiser, we are at $350 of our $500 goal and we have decided to MATCH YOUR DONATIONS UP TO $500! Some of our favourite customers have donated these beautiful hand crafted gift ideas, pay what you can~100% of proceeds go to @waterfirstngo ! Thanks to everyone who has donated, we will announce the winners of the 3 free batches on January 2nd! Have a wonderful weekend! #itsfuntomakewine #rjscraftwinemaking #diygiftideas #greatgiftideas #barrieunexpected #getcrafty #smallbusiness #shoplocal #handmade #fundraiser #community #barrie

We are raising funds for @waterfirstngo until the end of 2020! For every $5 you donate we enter your name in a draw to win one of 3 free batches, 100% of proceeds to the organization! Or donate $5 for a chance to win your choice of artwork by local artist Robert Gindli, 50% goes to him and 50% to @waterfirstngo! Please give generously #itsfuntomakewine #rjscraftwinemaking #diygiftideas #greatgiftideas #barrieunexpected #getcrafty #smallbusiness #ichooselocal #shoplocal #community #fundraiser #freshwater #cleanwaterforall #firstnations #indigenous #ontario #education

Our new friend Karen from @moonwalkentertainmentbarrie is bottling 60 adorable bottles to go alongside her beautiful handmade local crates! She is almost out so get yours soon! Don't forget about our 10% discount for fellow @barriechamberofcommerce members! #itsfuntomakewine #diy #barrie #ichooselocal #shoplocal #barrieunexpected #getcrafty #greatgiftideas #valentinewine

It’s never too late to give that wine lover in your life the wine crafting experience! We always have great deals in store or if you’re not confident choosing, we offer gift certificates in any amount! #itsfuntomakewine #diy #shoplocal #shoplocalbarrie #ichooselocal #barrie

Get your order in by Saturday, November 14th if you want wine before December 23rd! 10% off for all fellow @barriechamberofcommerce members! Call 705-725-1470 to book your appointment! #itsfuntomakewine #rjscraftwinemaking #diygiftideas #greatgiftideas #barrieunexpected #getcrafty #smallbusiness #ichooselocal #shoplocal #holidaywine #holidays #sanitized

This is the last week to start 5 week wines that we can guarantee it will be ready for the holidays! Get your gift shopping done early! #diy #itsfuntomakewine #shoplocalbarrie

October 31 is the last day to order Cru Select 6 week wines and Cru specialty dessert wines to be ready for the holidays! #cityofbarrie #barriechamberofcommerce #diy #shoplocal #itsfuntomakewine

This is the last week to order 8 week wines to be ready for Christmas! Get your order in by Saturday to ensure we can get it bottled before the holidays! 6 week deadline is October 31! #itsfuntomakewine #barrie #isupportlocal #shoplocal #giftideas

Our friend Sherry will take great care of your furry family members! Except uncle Steve, don't bring him!

Join us November 7th for a Tarot themed Wine tasting event in advance of the release of our 2021 Restricted Quantity Wines! We are cautiously optimistic, however, we will be keeping a close eye on the state of the pandemic and will either postpone or cancel the event if we deem the risk too high. Whether we cancel or not, all ticket holders may request a full refund, no questions asked!

Great sales for the month of October! The 17th is the last day to order that we can guarantee your 8 week wine will be ready to bottle before the holidays, so don't delay! #itsfuntomakewine #rjscraftwinemaking #diy #barrie

Most of our best sellers are on sale this month! Now is the perfect time to start your Christmas wine! Come by the shop and let us help you craft your dream wine! Cheers! #itsfuntomakewine #shoplocal #barrie #rjscraftwinemaking

We're in the top 3 for both of the categories in which we were nominated! Please vote for us! https://www.simcoe.com/readersch//allandale-wine-crafters

A friendly reminder about our double referral credits until August 31st!! For new customers, we are offering $20 off any batch or 30 free bottles for your first batch! For existing customers ~ bring us a new friend and we will give each of you either $20 off or 30 free bottles! Please call 705-725-1470 or email [email protected] to book your appointment! Cheers! ... #itsfuntomakewine #rjscraftwinemaking #diygiftideas #greatgiftideas #barrieunexpected #getcrafty #smallbusiness #ichooselocal #shoplocal #sanitized #smallbatch #bestfriends #quarantineisthirstywork #community See more

We're so close to reaching our $1000 goal for @wcs_barrie ! Call or message or stop by before 3pm today to enter for your chance to win one of 3 delicious batches of wine from @rjscraftwinemaking and support a great cause! #itsfuntomakewine #rjscraftwinemaking #diy #shoplocal #doingacharitables

July 25th is The Big Spend! Support your favourite local small business :) and have a wonderful weekend!

2 weeks left to take advantage of our great July specials! Donate half of the $10 you save and we'll enter you for a chance to win one of 3 batches of wine! Thanks to a generous donation from our friends @corkculturepembroke today, we've raised nearly $1000 for @wcs_barrie ! Call or message us to enter! #itsfuntomakewine #rjscraftwinemaking #barrie #ichooselocal #shoplocal #community

One of our amazing friends (who wishes to remain anonymous) has generously donated her $500 seniors relief cheque to our fundraiser for @wcs_barrie ! In the spirit of her generosity, we’ve added 2 more batches to our raffle and extended the draw until July 31st! Call us to enter for your chance to win one of 3 free batches! #itsfuntomakewine #rjscraftwinemaking #barrie #givingback #community

Hello darlings! Just a friendly reminder that our awesome anniversary sale is only on until THIS SATURDAY JUNE 13th! $10 off any batch, $15 off any second batch! Call 705-725-1470 to make an appointment! Hope to see you soon! #happyanniversary #customerappreciation #greatdeals #itsfuntomakewine #rjscraftwinemaking #diygiftideas #greatgiftideas #barrieunexpected #getcrafty #smallbusiness #ichooselocal #shoplocal #barrie

Hello beautiful friends! Today marks 3 years since we took over our beloved wine shop and we would like to thank each and every one of you for joining us on this amazing journey! Since we can't have our usual one day celebration in store, we are extending our customer appreciation sale until June 13th! We are giving you $10 off any batch and $15 off any second batch! We are also doing a fundraiser this month for the @wcs_barrie for every $5 you donate to this worthy c...ause, we will enter your name in a raffle to win a free batch of your choosing! We are incredibly grateful for your love and support in these trying times from the bottom of our hearts, thank you for three wonderful years! Cheers to many more! #itsfuntomakewine #anniversary #threeyears #smallbusiness #ichooselocal #shoplocal #barrieunexpected #getcrafty #community #fundraiser #customerappreciation See more

Most charities are scrambling right now because the normal channels for donations are gummed up by the pandemic! This month we’re raising funds for @barriefoodbank by raffling off some gift cards ranging in value from $25 up to $100 for @canadiantire @indigo @swisschaletca and more! Call the shop for details! #givingback #itsfuntomakewine #barrie

Super excited to display some work from local artist Robert Gindli! He works in multiple mediums and ranges from realistic to abstract! All pieces are available by consignment! #errbodyarts #barrie @ Allandale Wine Crafters

When one of your favourite customers bakes you fresh sourdough, it's a pretty great Wednesday (even if you kept thinking it was Friday ) Thank you Galina you awesome human! #itsfuntomakewine #greatfriends #greatcustomers #greatsourdough #greatwines

May specials on now! En primeur winery series 8 week Chile Pinot Noir Rosé, Cru International 5 week French Rosé OR California White Zinfandel, Grand Cru 4 week White Zinfandel or Orchard Breezin 4 week Rockin' Raspberry Rosé all $10 off all month long! We are also raising funds for the Barrie Food Bank, donate $5 to be entered in a draw to win all sorts of prizes! #roséallday #itsfuntomakewine #rjscraftwinemaking #diygiftideas #greatgiftideas #barrieunexpected #getcrafty #smallbusiness #ichooselocal #shoplocal #summeriscoming

Our friends at Wimpy's Diner have reopened for pickup and delivery from 10am-8pm! we so missed that fantastic breakfast!Our friends at Wimpy's Diner have reopened for pickup and delivery from 10am-8pm! we so missed that fantastic breakfast!

This is the second part of our step by step series on home wine crafting! Today we'll walk you through the process of racking your first kit wine! In the coming weeks we'll be following up with episodes on filtering and bottling your wine! If you have any questions or you think we've forgotten something, let us know in the comments! A note from Nick: I hope you find this fun and informative! These are my personal batches of wine that I made outside of store hours. I am not pa...id to endorse any product you see in this video, I simply express my personal opinion on the subject. I'll do my best to field questions and help troubleshoot, however, I can accept no responsibility for the wine you make or any damages or difficulties that might occur while following this tutorial. Unless your wine turns out great, in which case, that was totally because of me!

We know that lots of people are off because of covid-19 and maybe going a bit stir crazy! Might we suggest a new hobby? Save a bit of money, have a bit of fun and finish with some wine! Here's step one in our home wine crafting tutorial! https://youtu.be/u06l7lmXu8g

COVID 19 update: because we are considered an essential service, we are open by appointment only until further notice. We are allowing one customer in the store at a time- please clean your hands immediately upon entering the store. Please phone ahead for all inquiries 705-725-1470. We are operating with extreme caution and we do have your best interests in mind. Please do not come in if you are unwell or have traveled recently. We will keep you posted as we are keeping a close eye on this situation. Please STAY HOME if possible! We are practicing social distancing at all times. Stay safe, stay healthy #socialdistancing #sanitize #washyourhands #stayhome #smallbusiness #ichooselocal #shoplocal

Update: as of today, we plan to remain open by appointment only- we are only allowing one customer in the shop at a time, we are sanitizing every surface before and after each person, you will be asked to wash and/or sanitize your hands upon entering the store and if you have traveled recently or are feeling unwell we ask that you please STAY HOME. We are practicing social distancing. Tomorrow there will be a list released of essential and non essential services. If we are on that list and have to close, we will contact you to reschedule if you have a bottling appointment in the coming weeks. We will still be in the shop for racking and filtering so call us any time at 705-725-1470. Stay safe and healthy friends

Just bottled our first batch of The Caterpillar's Kimono and that tastes like another batch!! This Spanish Macabeo is a fresh and lively wine with hints of citrus, green apple, stone fruit and soft floral notes. Another hit in our 2020 Restricted Quantity wines from @rjscraftwinemaking , get yours before I make them all! Only a few left! #delicious #summeriscoming #itsfuntomakewine #diy #barrie #ichooselocal #shoplocal #barrieunexpected #getcrafty #smallbusiness #restrictedquantities #macabeo #spanishwine

Allandale Wine Crafters Hello beloved friends and customers! We are going to remain open for regular business hours until the government tells us otherwise.... That being said, we have stepped up our already high standards of sanitization by: ~individually bagging corks for each customer ~using lysol wipes to disinfect every surface after each use - moneris machine, door handles, counters, corkers, etc. ~encouraging all customers to wash their hands as soon as they enter the store ~offering to reschedule all bottling appointments so that you can be the only bottler in the store That being said, if you have a bottling appointment coming up in the next few weeks and would like to postpone or reschedule to ensure that you are alone in the store at the time or to wait this out, we are happy to accommodate- please give us a call. We will continue to keep a close eye on this situation and will update you as necessary. Please remember, be kind to your neighbours, if anyone needs help getting supplies do not hesitate to call us- we are here for you in these uncertain times and we will help to the best of our abilities. Don't panic! Stay healthy and happy my friends, With love, Jessi and Nick

Our friend Jenny is getting married, so we used her picture to make these beautiful photo quality labels for the special day! We have great deals on wedding wine and all the tools to make it look and taste just like you imagined! #itsfuntomakewine #rjscraftwinemaking #diy #errbodyyarts #barrie #ichooselocal #shoplocal #weddingwine

Are you stocking up for the covid apocalypse? Please remember that we always sanitize EVERYTHING after every customer! All the time! Avoid the crowds and come into our safe, clean space to get 30 bottles of wine! It's chaos out there today~stay healthy my friends~ happy Friday! #itsfuntomakewine #ichooselocal #shoplocal #barrieunexpected #covid19 #sanitize #washyourhands #drinkwine

Drink wine every day! :)

We just bottled our first batch of The Darb and it is SO GOOD already! This Argentina Bonarda Syrah boasts red plum and blueberry underlined with smoky notes on the palate. We've only got a few kits left so get yours before they're gone! Have an awesome weekend! Cheers! @rjscraftwinemaking #itsfuntomakewine #greatwines #ichooselocal #shoplocal #barrieunexpected #getcrafty #smallbusiness #restrictedquantities #argentinawine #bonarda #syrah

This magnificent vintage is the best of a Pinot Noir Shiraz. Discover heady spices in the layered, juicy nuances of this expertly blended wine. And raise a glass to the maven blend that celebrates all your glorious traditions and milestones. Fourth in our RQ 2020 lineup and the one I am most excited about! @rjscraftwinemaking #itsfuntomakewine #getcrafty #shoplocal #ichooselocal #barrieunexpected #restrictedquantities #pinotnoir #shiraz #australianwine

March specials on now! $10 off all Niagara Mist fruit wines! Spring is just around the corner and these fun, fruity 4 week wines are ready to drink as soon as the sun's out! #itsfuntomakewine #getcrafty #shoplocal #ichooselocal #globalvintners #fruitwine #niagaramist

We are very pleased to announce the return of the Cru International Okanagan Meritage! This dry, medium-bodied wine opens on the nose with delicious aromas of red currant, cassis, vanilla, cigar box and spices. On the palate, it unveils a round mouthfeel with polished tannins for a supported finish.

Congratulations Joanne, the lucky winner of a $50 gift certificate generously donated by our friends at @connect_salon for our January cross promotion! Don't forget, double referral credits are on until February 29th so bring us a new friend and save $20 each! #itsfuntomakewine #ichooselocal #shoplocal #barrieunexpected #getcrafty

Our band An Ostrich's Hypothesis recorded this slightly inappropriate song for you and your sweetie to enjoy! Happy Valentine's day!

The Big Shot has arrived! Our 2020 RQ Chile Cabernet Merlot (the HIT of the evening at our October tasting!) is now here for a limited time only! Get yours quick before they're gone! Hit all the high notes with this top shelf varietal. The Big Shot is the one to please any crowd and thrill every audience. Get carried away by the sultry allure and deep rich tones of ruby red with this jazzed RQ 2020 vintagethe big shot in our quintet of all-star varietals. Ripe black currant... and blackberry complemented by herbaceous tobacco and spice. Oak: Medium | Sweetness: Dry | Body: Medium Features Yeast: LALVIN Bourgovin RC 212 Grape Skins: 2 Packs of Dried Oak: French and American Oak Chip Blend Food Pairings Empanadas Angus Burgers Grilled Sausage

Double referral credits are back for February! Share some love this month and save! Bring us a new friend and we will give you each $20 off ANY batch or 30 FREE BOTTLES!! Only until February 29th! Not to be combined with any other coupons or discounts! #itsfuntomakewine #rjscraftwinemaking #globalvintners #ichooselocal #shoplocal #barrieunexpected #getcrafty #greatgiftideas #valentinewine #sharethelove

Hello darlings! We are sad to announce a few discontinued items from RJS Craft Winemaking ~ the entire Mivino line and our beloved Cru International Niagara Baco Noir! Stock up before they're gone forever https://www.rjscraftwinemaking.com/mivino/ https://www.rjscraftwinemaking.com//niagara-baco-noir-sty/... Just a heads up, Cheeky Monkey is being completely revamped as well so stock up on your favourites while you can! <3

Some great specials on this month! Start an 8 week now to have it nicely aged for Christmas... or Canada day! Maybe Easter?! We won't tell you when to drink your wine! #itsfuntomakewine #ichooselocal #barrie #rjscraftwinemaking

Our friend Peter wanted something special for his wine so we immortalized his best friend Kirby the African grey parrot on his California Pinot Noir! Kirby knows hundreds of words and is quite the conversationalist, often asking about the weather and dictating what he'd like for breakfast! This clever fellow is 20 years old and could live up to 75 years! #itsfuntomakewine #diy #barrie #ichooselocal #shoplocal #rjscraftwinemaking @ Allandale Wine Crafters

If you like some rockin' blues, you might enjoy our band An Ostrich's Hypothesis ! check it out!

Are you a fan of Bodacious wines? How about Stave and Steel? Would you like to get something similar for less than $6 per bottle? Come in and ask about our Double Down Bourbon Barrel Red or White blend! <3

For every batch you start between now and January 31st, your name will be entered in a draw to win a $50 gift certificate to @connect_salon! #itsfuntomakewine #community #crosspromotion #barrie #ichooselocal #shoplocal #barrieunexpected

We're proud to sponsor the @barriecurlingclub ! Doesn't our logo look great under the ice?! #itsfuntomakewine #barrie #winelover

$20 off any batch in this pile! $80-$180 for 30 bottles! Get them while they're hot! #clearance #itsfuntomakewine #rjscraftwinemaking #globalvintners #ichooselocal #shoplocal #barrieunexpected #getcrafty #greatgiftideas #crazydeals #valentinewine #valentines

Come check out our band tomorrow at Pushing Inc. Tattoo Emporium! An Ostrich's Hypothesis, adult art fun times, only $25 all supplies included! 8pm sharp! Don't forget to pre-register to secure a spot! :)

Looking for something special for your sweetie this Valentine's day? Order any batch of 5 week Cru International that's on sale this month by January 9th and you can treat your loved one to a romantic candlelit bottling experience on Friday, February 14th! We will provide charcuterie and chocolates, live music, and a romantic and fun bottling experience for only $148! The best part is, you get to take home 30 bottles of wine and continue the fun! Choose from Argentina malbec syrah, Australia cab sauv, BC pinot noir, Washington merlot, California Muscat, Italy pinot grigio or Ontario sauv blanc! #itsfuntomakewine #rjscraftwinemaking #diygiftideas #greatgiftideas #barrieunexpected #getcrafty #shoplocal #ichooselocal #valentinesday #valentinewine

Happy New Year! January specials on now! Select Cru International 5 week wines on for $10 off! Argentina Malbec Syrah, Australia Cabernet Sauvignon, British Columbia Pinot Noir, Washington Merlot, California Muscat, Italy Pinot Grigio or Ontario Sauvignon Blanc all on for $148! Some of our best sellers for an awesome price! https://www.rjscraftwinemaking.com/cru-international/

Today is the last day for our Boxing week deals! Come in before 3pm to get $10 off any batch, $15 off your second batch and $25 off select batches! Happy Saturday folks!

Boxing week deals on for 2 days only! $10 off any batch, $15 off your second batch and $25 off select batches! 25% off all retail inventory! Today until 6pm and December 28th 10am-3pm! Hope to see you here! #itsfuntomakewine #rjscraftwinemaking #globalvintners #ichooselocal #shoplocal #boxingweek

Just a friendly reminder about our holiday hours friends! We are closed December 22-26th Open December 27th 10am-6pm and 28th 10am-3pm (awesome boxing week sales on both days!) Closed December 29th-January 1st and regular business hours resume January 2nd!... Happy holidays and all the best in 2020! Cheers! See more

The 20's have arrived early at Allandale Wine! The Darb ~ Argentina Bonarda Syrah and The Caterpillar's Kimono~ Spanish Macabeo are here already and for a limited time only! Come in and get yours started! <3 https://www.rjscraftwinemaking.com/rq20/

Special holidays hours coming up next week! We are staying open late a few days just to accommodate all of our favourite customers! We will also be open Friday December 27th and Saturday December 28th with some exciting Boxing week specials! Stay tuned for details :)

Mighty kraken back in action! #filter #nofilter #itsfuntomakewine #winefordays #holidaycheer #cheers #kraken #crystalclear

Busy bees! 42 batches ready to roll out and the kraken and I are filtering again tomorrow 210 gallons of holiday cheer for you beloved friends! #itsfuntomakewine #shoplocal #ichooselocal #barrieunexpected #getcrafty #smallbusiness #greatgiftideas #rjscraftwinemaking #globalvintners #diy #happyhour

Save on these beautiful hand crafted clay wine cups and many other great gifts all month! #itsfuntomakewine #barrie #shoplocal #handcrafted

Seasons greetings friends! As another year comes to a close, we thought we’d take this opportunity to express our appreciation for all of our lovely customers who have been so welcoming in our first 2 years here! From day one this fantastic group of people has welcomed us with open arms and hearts and supported us through all of our many fundraisers and events! We often joke that the wine keeps people young and healthy, but really, it is a very special group of intelligent an...d focused optimists that are the type to make their own wine. People who plan for their good times ahead and who take joy in the moment, not waiting for some other time to be happy! These are people who are thoughtful, aware of and thankful for their good fortune, and eager to contribute what they can to any worthy cause. We are so proud to serve you as our customers and honoured to call you our friends! Here’s to many more years of friendship and great wine! Cheers and Love to you all! Jessi and Nick #itsfuntomakewine #barrie #ichooselocal #shoplocal #rjscraftwinemaking #globalvintners @ Allandale Wine Crafters

Super sale today only! 10% off all 4 week wines! Includes all heritage estates, grand cru, orchard breezin, Niagara mist and cheeky monkey! 20% off all retail items! Many awesome new items in stock now! Buy any gift certificate and we will give you $10 off ANY BATCH! Saturday, November 30th only until 3pm! #itsfuntomakewine #greatgiftideas #shoplocal #ichooselocal #rjscraftwinemaking #globalvintners #diy #diygiftideas

Sale alert! Now until November 23rd all in stock Cheeky Monkey kits are $10 off! This is your last chance to get wine ready before Christmas! While supplies last! Come in asap for best selection! #itsfuntomakewine #cheekymonkey #globalvintners #barrie #diygiftideas