Reviews of The Towne Winer (Winery)

E Reemeyer

I've been a satisfied customer for years.... hard to beat their quality for the price.... the Amarone is particularly good!

Man Sibiya

Really appreciated Barrie & Liz for taking time to share their wine knowledge and expertise with us. They showed us plenty of options to accommodate our novice wine palates. They even adjusted our wine to suit our personalized taste buds just before bottling. Nice touch. Thanks again.

Penny Valad

Welcoming atmosphere And great service. Bottling was a very pleasant experience.

John Wells

Good variety, and great people to help with what you are looking for!! Go see Barrie & Liz! Shop Local!

Romina Crosato-Granaudo

Very knowledgeable on beers and wines. Took time out to give information on wine regions in Ontario and beer producers. Recommend visiting The Towne Winer.

Jessica Anselmini

We had a wonderful time bottling our wine with Barrie and Liz. We will be back soon for a second batch!

Doug Deller

I have purchased wine here several times and am always pleased with the results.

Jim Loyd

Had a very easy time getting our wine chosen and bottled during the virus restrictions. We would recommend The Towne Winer to anyone looking for great wine, especially during these unusual times.

Monica Bell

Very friendly and helpful. Enjoy my time there when bottling wine.

Troy Brouwer

Barrie and Liz are very knowledgeable about the intricacies of their wine making business and it really comes through in the products that they provide. Fantastic people combined with fantastic products makes producing my own wine an enjoyable experience. Also, the accessories that they carry adds the little extra to turn a nice gift into a great gift! A+++

David Fraser

Barry and Liz treated me like family, an absolute pleasure and the wine (and beer) were excellent.

Miranda S

I used to go to Craft Wines with Stephanie. However I wish I knew of this business earlier. This is a small business owned by a very cute couple. The husband makes the wine and has a great amount of passion for his work. Asking me the sugar, alcohol amount, flavour profile I enjoy. I truly felt he tried to make a wine customized for my liking rather than a "one wine suits all" Liz was fully prepared for when I went to bottle and I found the equipment very easy to use. Made my first order and will make a second one very soon!

jackie loates

This experience was terrific-from start to finish. Everyone involved was polite and efficient. I highly recommend the Towne Winer to enjoy the fun and experience in making your own wine. I have been looking for a new place to make wine and we've found it. We had never been to the Towne Winer before, the experience has been excellent. Barry and Liz are very polite, professional and knowledgeable. Very helpful too!!! We will recommend this awesome place to friends and family. Give them a try, you won't be disappointed. Cheers! Thanks, Barry and Liz!!

Kelly Lepage

Fantastic and fun. I highly recommend you try them out.

Richard Evans

Liz and Barry have created the polar opposite of the traditional commercial wine-kit store. Their wine is carefully produced and tweaked with years of experience to craft an excellent quality product. I'm a 15+ year client and continue to enjoy the next bottling adventure.

Elena Mynayeva

Lovely, cozy place. Very friendly atmosphere. Fantastic local family runs this gem. Definitely worth to stop by and see it for yourself :)

Tracy Marchesich

We have purchased several varieties of wine from The Town Winer. We are always pleasently surprised by the quality of the end product. Barrie and Liz are very knowledgeable and offer suggestions to suit our pallet. They are also a hoot to bottle with!

F Farm

The best wine for the best value anywhere. We get the quality of store bought wine for so much less. Plus I always pick up the most fun new wine related accessories!

Darryl Campbell

Barrie and Liz provide a superior wine every time. I have been a customer for over 10 years and have enjoyed many, many different wines and have never been disappointed. I started taking a batch of their wine to our moose camp every year and it has become a real hit with the members. Fine wine just goes well, with fine dining. Oh by the way I just purchased a pair of wine glasses from the Towne Winer that allow you to airarate your wine in the glass, they are awesome what a great idea. Thanks for all you do.

Barbara Fisk

I love making wine @TheTowneWiner! I've know Barrie and Liz for over 12 years and have enjoyed the wines I've made with them very much. There is always a wide variety of wines to choose from and Barrie gives great information about each one. His knowledge is very deep and he shares it sincerely. Wines I make are often tweaked to my personal preferences such as more spices, more oak and pepper, or fresh fruit I've picked in the Niagara is added in for more body and flavour! Bottling day is always fun and I meet many neat people who also enjoy making wine! I have also had Liz make up many gift baskets with my wines and other wine products from the store added in. They are always appreciated by my clients and groups that I sponsor. The Towne Winer is an all around super experience. Check them out!

Krystina Fincham

Such a great experience and educated staff! Will go back for sure and tell all my friends and family about this great place!

Alex MacLeod

I enjoyed making wine with Barry and Liz. They are very friendly and I learned a lot about wine-making. The final product is excellent. I was surprised at how good it is, even though I got the entry-level option. It's so much more affordable than the LCBO too. Great experience!

Kyle Novak

I've tried a couple other wine making places but this one is the best! I've made wine here 4 times and intend to keep going back!

Mike Herne

A great place to make your wine. They are very knowledgeable and friendly and will go out of their way to make your experience enjoyable. I really appreciate that they are continuing to offer services during this pandemic.

Larry Erickson

Barry and Liz have been making wine for me since the day they opened. Competent, knowledgeable, affable people and the store is literally a stone's throw from my house.

Craig Vallesi

The Towne Winer has been a vital part of the south end in Guelph for years and its clear why; they have great product and service. When i brewed a batch of beer, they took the time to explain the process to me and the best way to store and enjoy the product. I highly recommend visiting their store on Downey Rd.

Rosalind Gunn

This is such a great spot. Great wines, cool shop, and Barrie and Liz are both so knowledgable and welcoming. I've been twice and will continue going!

Martha van Berkel

As a lover of red wine, I questioned whether making your own wine would taste as good as what I buy at the store. Barrie has proven to me that non commercial wine can be just as delicious and way more affordable. Great service, delicious product. Also love that they carry the BRIX chocolates! A perfect wine pairing!

Thomas Schroecker

Would highly recommend. Very knowledgably about wine making and quick to offer suggestions and help.

Allison Everett

Very knowledgeable, excellent quality, delicious product

Logan Denovan

Have yet to try any of the offered kits but stopped in to get some homebrewing equipment they had in stock and found them to be very personable, friendly, and knowledgeable about the craft. Owner was very open to answering questions and it was great chance to learn a few new things and see someone who enjoys what they do so much.

christopher Withers

Liz and The Winer are very helpful and knowledgeable in regards to wines and beers. I always leave with a quality product at a decent price. Started wining with them 10 years ago and will continue to as long as they are in business. Its always a great experience!

Kayla Longton

The MOST personable, humble, welcoming and amazing facility. I’ve bottled MANY times here at the Towne Winer and it’s simply fantastic. Enough said.

james brown

Barrie is a great guy who really cares about his customers. Went in with the thought of brewing some beer and ended up talking with him for almost an hour. he gave me a deal on some equipment and lots of tips and tricks to brewing. over all great experience I highly recommend The towne winer for all your home brew needs.

Kristin Eckenswiller

Such an amazing experience from tasting to botteling. Friendly, professional service with a great sense of humour! Will be back for sure!

Peter Gamblin

I have been a customer of Liz and Barry for at least 10 years. The quality has always been superb, company is excellent and the prices great for the quality of wine offered.

WiskeyTangoMike

Barry and Liz are awesome! They are very knowledgeable and all the wine I've ever gotten has been amazing! Highly recommend them to anyone looking at bottling their own wine.

Margaret McTaggart

Warm, friendly atmosphere, great folks and amazing wines. I strongly recommend you give The Towne Winer a try. You won't be disappointed.

Alicia Barber

Had a really great experience bottling wine! Liz and Barry do such a great job! 10/10 would recommend!!

Martino Raso

Barrie and Liz truly care about the product they deliver, you can tell that time and effort is put into every barrel in their store. Amazing wine and amazing costumer service from start to finish.

Charles Small

I've been making wine and beer at U-Brew places since they started in early 1990s, in Hamilton. Over the years lots of places have opened, and almost as many have closed. I discovered Barry and Liz only recently-- their "Towne Winer" facility is by far the best of all the places I've made wine at in all those years. If you want a quality product at a reasonable price, this is the place to come. Barry is a careful, knowledgeable and passionate winemaker, and Liz is cheery and helpful with the bottling process. If I could give six stars I would!

Tim Cizej

My fiancee and I discovered this gem of a place while looking for somewhere to bottle wine for our wedding. Oh man, I wish we'd found it sooner. We'll be buying wine from them on the regular from here on out. I've never seen such quality wines at the price points they offer. It's astounding. This is not homemade wine; Barry is a legitimate (and incredibly knowledgeable) winemaker. They offer an incredible range of varietals and styles from all around the world. If you're passionate about good wine, or even just curious to learn more, this is the place to go. Liz was also incredibly helpful when it came to making decisions about pairing food and wine for our reception dinner, and they are both very personable and a delight to work with!

Wayne Nellis

I dropped in to the Towne Winer for the first time a couple of weeks ago. What an interesting experience, I was only looking to purchase a couple of wine kits but Barry gave me many tips and ideas on how to improve on the kits. I highly recommend giving the Towne Winer a try. If you are looking to get a little personal help with your wine making experience, Barry and Liz are the people.

Heather Gerchikov

Great product and a really enjoyable experience.

Paul Adema

What comes with the great wine is great service!

Rene Jenn Marentette Terris

Just bottled my first batch of red. So excited!

Angie Mason

Better than the LCBO, this isn't your average make your own wine place. Barry and Liz are the best. We ordered our wedding wine here and it was a hit with our guests. We have been coming back ever since. We love coming to bottle and the wine is high quality.

Connie Dwyer

Wonderful friendly service. Always have good suggestions that meet our taste. Highly recommended

Adam Vdv

Great Supplies and Knowledge, Very Good Price I went originally to buy supplies for experimenting with brewing my own meads and ciders. Barrie and Liz are very friendly and welcoming and helped hugely with their knowledge and had everything I needed and more. I have been back multiple times and always enjoy going, I would highly recommend The Towne Winer.

Amit patel

Such a wonderful place with awesome decoration.

Tony MacKenzie

First time wine maker - Great Experience, Great Wine! Barrie and Liz are great! From the first time we walked in, to the first bottle we opened, the experience has been amazing. We plan on making this a family tradition as we look forward to bottling wine with Barrie & Liz every November. We are excited we have a very special wine to share with friends and family over the holidays. This is was my first wine making experience, first of many.

Stefanie Alderson

We love The Towne Winer! We have been getting our wine from Barry and Liz for years now and not only is the wine fabulous, but the conversations during the bottling process are entertaining and enjoyable! Keep up the great work!!

Ron Gardiner

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Brenda McAlister

Liz and The Towne Winer are a class act! Small business owners with personality and character. We have tried bottling wine at other establishments in Guelph but no longer feel the need to keep searching. We are more then happy with Barrie and Liz's expertise and selection. I/we highly recommend The Towne Winer experience!!

Ibrahim Zylstra

If you are looking for an enjoyable and relaxed wine making experience look no further than The Towne Winer. Barry and Liz show a true dedication to their craft as their knowledge and expertise and evident as soon as you walk in the door. Offering a variety of wines and beers at competitive prices, the quality of what you get to take home is only rivaled by the exceptional customer service provided. Vinting with Barry and Liz is always memorable and is something I look forward to every time I need to restock the cellar. If you are an experienced wine connoisseur or a simple enthusiast The Towne Winer is the spot for you.

Karen Barber

Just bottled a porter with Barrie and Liz. Amazing experience !! I get all of my wine and beer from the towne Winer and have never been disappointed!

Jacqueline Spence

very helpful and informative! We just bottled some cab franc today. Liz and Barry were so helpful throughout the entire process and gave us many tips. They certainly know their wine and we will definitely be back. Highly recommend!

Kyle

A high quality product at a reasonable price. I have purchased four batches of wine, consisting of different verietals, all of which turned out great and only improved through aging. The owner/operators are true wine and beer enthusiasts whom operate their business with honestly and integrity. I have tried other places, and in my opinion this is the best wine and beer making place in the area.

Sherri Griswold

Wonderful people ' Fabulous wine

Michelle Van Loon

We were very excited to open the first bottle of wine, and we are thrilled with the result! Liz and Barrie helped us select a wine that we have enjoyed in the past and that pairs well with our favourite foods. Very knowledgeable! Next time we are also going to try a cider.

Pauline Sanderson

Making wine at The Towne Winer's has always been an unique experience. People have always been surprised that what they are drinking has not come from the LCBO .Barrie always goes the extra mile by tweaking, adding fruit etc. to get just the right taste. We have been bottling wine there for many years and will continue to. Liz is always ready to help when we need it. One of Barrie's strengths is networking so when others are in at the same time, it becomes a very social happening. An added benefit is the great selection of gift ideas that one can find in the store.

Mike Ainsley

Great store. Knowledgeable staff and a fantastic atmosphere. Ordered 60 bottles for our Wedding later this year and had a great time finding the best suited wines.

John Barnum

After years of going to ‘wine-making’ stores I finally arrived at the best. I look for Excellence in the Personality of Wine as my first priority. The Towne Winer gives me this standard and then doubles down with the wonderful personalities of Barrie and Liz.

D Meta

I've been bottling wine at the Towne Winer for 12 years now and have always been happy with the quality and value of the wine I have received. The premium wines are equal to what you will pay double or more for at the LCBO.

Cherie Proulx

The Towne Winer is Hands Down the best wine maker in the area!