Goodness Grapes

09/08/2026

🍷✨ **WINE TIP TUESDAY — WATCH WHAT YOU EAT BEFORE YOUR FIRST SIP!** ✨🍷

Ever take a sip of a wine you KNOW you love and suddenly think… **“Why does this taste different today?”** 🤔🍷

It might not be the wine — **it could be what you just ate!**

Certain foods can temporarily change how wine tastes.

🍬 **Sweet foods** can make a dry wine seem more bitter or acidic.
🌶️ **Spicy foods** can make the alcohol in wine feel stronger.
🍋 **Acidic foods** can actually make some wines seem softer and fruitier.
🧂 **Salty foods** can make tannic red wines taste smoother and less bitter.

💡 **TODAY'S TIP:** If you're tasting a wine for the first time, take a sip **before you start eating**. That gives you a chance to experience the wine on its own — then see how it changes once the food arrives!

That's part of the fun of wine… **the same bottle can taste completely different depending on what's on your plate!** 🍷🍽️

Have you ever noticed a food completely change the taste of your wine? 👇

📍 **Goodness Grapes**
66 Idylewylde St., Fort Erie

🍇 **Great Wine. Made By You.**

09/05/2026

💍🍷 PLANNING YOUR WEDDING? LET’S TALK WINE! 🍷💍

Did you know you can make the wine for your wedding tables AND your guest favours right here at Goodness Grapes? ❤️

🍷 Table Wine — Choose a red, white, rosé or a combination to serve with your wedding dinner.

🎁 375 mL Thank You Favours — Give your guests a personalized bottle of wine to take home as a special reminder of your big day.

Add a custom wedding label with your names, wedding date or a special thank-you message to make each bottle uniquely yours. 🥂✨

With a wide selection of great-tasting, affordable wines, creating something special for your wedding can be easier than you think — and we'll help you through the process!

💒 Getting married in 2027? Now is a great time to start planning your wedding wine.

📍 Goodness Grapes
66 Idylewylde St., Fort Erie

🍇 Great Wine. Made By You.

Tag someone who's planning a wedding! 💕🥂

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09/05/2026

💍🍷 PLANNING YOUR WEDDING? LET’S TALK WINE! 🍷💍

Did you know you can make the wine for your wedding tables AND your guest favours right here at Goodness Grapes? ❤️

🍷 Table Wine — Choose a red, white, rosé or a combination to serve with your wedding dinner.

🎁 375 mL Thank You Favours — Give your guests a personalized bottle of wine to take home as a special reminder of your big day.

Add a custom wedding label with your names, wedding date or a special thank-you message to make each bottle uniquely yours. 🥂✨

With a wide selection of great-tasting, affordable wines, creating something special for your wedding can be easier than you think — and we'll help you through the process!

💒 Getting married in 2027? Now is a great time to start planning your wedding wine.

📍 Goodness Grapes
66 Idylewylde St., Fort Erie

🍇 Great Wine. Made By You.

Tag someone who's planning a wedding! 💕🥂

09/04/2026

🍷☀️ **LONG WEEKEND NOTICE!** ☀️🍷

Goodness Grapes will be **CLOSED for the long weekend** while we take a little time to relax, recharge and maybe enjoy a glass (or two 😉🍷).

We hope all of our wonderful customers have a **safe, relaxing and FUN long weekend!** ❤️

We'll be back refreshed and ready to help you get your next batch of wine started! 🍇🍷

Cheers from all of us at **Goodness Grapes!** 🥂

📍 66 Idylewylde St., Fort Erie
🍇 **Great Wine. Made By You.**

09/04/2026

🍷🌮 **FUN FOOD FRIDAY — LE26 MILAGRO!** 🌮🍷

What happens when a bold Chilean red meets a table full of delicious food? **A little Milagro!** 😉🇨🇱🍷

Coming **February 2027**, Winexpert LE26 **MILAGRO** is a gorgeous blend of **Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère, Merlot & Syrah** from Maipo, Chile.

🍇 Expect **black and red berries, cherry and tart plum**, with underlying oak, bright acidity and smooth, polished tannins.

**14% | Dry | Medium-Full Body | Medium Oak**

🍽️ **So… what are we eating with it?**

🔥 Grilled steak or beef
🌮 Beef tacos or fajitas
🍔 A juicy gourmet burger
🍖 BBQ ribs
🧀 Aged cheddar or Manchego
🍄 Grilled mushrooms & veggies

And here's a fun idea: **TACO NIGHT + MILAGRO!** 🌮🍷 The savoury beef, smoky spices and toppings are a fantastic match for Milagro's rich fruit and smooth tannins.

Who says wine pairing has to be fancy? Sometimes the BEST pairing is simply **great food + great wine + great company!** ❤️

📅 **MILAGRO arrives February 2027**
🍷 Limited Edition = Limited Availability!

Reserve yours with **Goodness Grapes**.

📍 66 Idylewylde St., Fort Erie
🍇 **Great Wine. Made By You.**

👇 **What would YOU pair with Milagro?**

09/03/2026

09/03/2026

🍷🎉 **IT’S OFFICIAL — APRÈS DESSERT WINES ARE NOW AVAILABLE TO ORDER!** 🎉🍷

The wait is over! We can officially start taking orders for the **Winexpert Après Dessert Wine Collection** at **Goodness Grapes!** ❤️

And this year, there are **THREE delicious choices**:

☕🍀 **NEW! IRISH COFFEE DESSERT WINE**
Coffee • Irish Whisky • Sweet Cream
**17% | Full Body | Medium Oak | Sweet**

🍫❤️ **CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY DESSERT WINE**
Fig • Plum • Rich Chocolate
**17% | Full Body | Medium Oak | Sweet**

🍒🍫 **DESSERT WINE**
Cherry • Plum • Bright Raspberry • Luscious Chocolate
**17% | Full Body | Medium Oak | Sweet**

Rich, sweet and indulgent, these specialty wines are perfect for **after-dinner sipping, entertaining, holiday celebrations or gift giving!** 🎄🎁🍷

✨ **Orders are officially OPEN!** ✨

If you've been waiting to get your Après started, **now is the time to reserve yours!**

📍 **Goodness Grapes**
66 Idylewylde St., Fort Erie

🍇 **Great Wine. Made By You.**

Which one are you choosing — **Irish Coffee, Chocolate Raspberry or Dessert Wine?** 👇😍

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? 👇

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?** 👇

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! 👇☕🍷