Wine O'Willie's Inc

Wine O'Willie's Inc We are a ferment on premise wine making establishment which started in October of 1999 in the town of Essex, Ontario…

We're not sure what your plans are for the weekend, but be sure to pack all of the necessities. Speaking from repeated ...
04/25/2025

We're not sure what your plans are for the weekend, but be sure to pack all of the necessities. Speaking from repeated experience, that includes a corkscrew.

We talked about oak last week and the various forms. We didn't really talk about when we add them to the wine. Some, l...
04/24/2025

We talked about oak last week and the various forms. We didn't really talk about when we add them to the wine. Some, like chips and dust, are added before fermenting. Oak cubes are generally added after the fermentation process, during aging. This helps control the extraction process to protect the final taste of the wine.

This seems sensible to us.
04/22/2025

This seems sensible to us.

This is another one of those words we throw around when talking about the wine making process, but we don't always expla...
04/21/2025

This is another one of those words we throw around when talking about the wine making process, but we don't always explain what it means.

We hope you found lots of goodies today. Have a great Easter!
04/20/2025

We hope you found lots of goodies today. Have a great Easter!

We are closed today for the Easter weekend! Enjoy your time and we'll see you on Tuesday.
04/19/2025

We are closed today for the Easter weekend! Enjoy your time and we'll see you on Tuesday.

It's likely that at least a few of you will agree.
04/18/2025

It's likely that at least a few of you will agree.

This is definitely not the first time we've talked about adding oak to wine. Today we will focus on the difference betw...
04/17/2025

This is definitely not the first time we've talked about adding oak to wine. Today we will focus on the difference between a medium toast and a heavy toast. No matter where the oak is sourced from (USA or France), the same principles apply. Heavy toasted oak will add more coffee, chocolate, or even "burnt" aromas. Medium toast, on the other hand, provide mellow aromas like vanilla, dulce de leche, allspice, or even toasted bread. Both varieties may be used in the same wine to create different sensations. Which combination is best is an entirely personal preference. Just remember it's easy to add more oak later, but it can't be removed if there is too much.

Need a witty comeback? This might help.
04/16/2025

Need a witty comeback? This might help.

Wine drinkers are familiar with the various descriptions of aromas and tastes in a bottle of wine, which includes everyt...
04/15/2025

Wine drinkers are familiar with the various descriptions of aromas and tastes in a bottle of wine, which includes everything from fruit scents to more earthy and industrial aromas. However, we know that there are those who sniff a glass of wine and think "smells like wine". This is totally fine, but if you would like to elevate your senses and experience, you can make a homemade aroma kit to help train your senses.
Read this article for more information:
https://www.winetasting-demystified.com/make-your-own.html

We talk a lot about purposeful wine pairings. What if you need advice for an "emergency"? Enjoy!
04/14/2025

We talk a lot about purposeful wine pairings. What if you need advice for an "emergency"? Enjoy!

Please be aware that as of Tuesday, April 15, the store hours will be changing.We will be open 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Tuesday...
04/13/2025

Please be aware that as of Tuesday, April 15, the store hours will be changing.
We will be open 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Tuesday to Saturday.
After hours appointments may be booked upon request.

Just a brief English lesson. At least two of these may relate to wine making, especially if you are dealing with shippi...
04/12/2025

Just a brief English lesson. At least two of these may relate to wine making, especially if you are dealing with shipping.

With Easter right around the corner, we thought you might need some ideas for a more "adult" basket.
04/11/2025

With Easter right around the corner, we thought you might need some ideas for a more "adult" basket.

This may not be wine related but it seems like good advice either way.
04/07/2025

This may not be wine related but it seems like good advice either way.

Welcome to April! This is coming to you late because it has been challenging for us to write.It is said, "All good thing...
04/06/2025

Welcome to April! This is coming to you late because it has been challenging for us to write.
It is said, "All good things must come to an end" and so it is. After 3 1/2 years of ownership, we regret to announce that Wine O'Willie's will be closing at the end of May.

We placed our final order with Winexpert yesterday. This means that all outstanding orders that have been paid for will be fulfilled.

If you reserved wines, arrangements are being made with colleagues to be able to fulfill those requests. We will be in direct contact with those affected as soon as arrangements are finalized.

If you have wine waiting to be bottled, please call the store to make an appointment as soon as possible.

There are still a few of the Island, Niagara, and Twisted Mist kits available in the store, so if you would like one made, come see us sooner rather than later.

We will miss all of our customers and our regular visits with you. We are truly sorry for this inconvenience. We have some colleagues who have been supportive of us, and would like to direct you to them if you wish to continue your wine-making journey:

For Winexpert customers:
Jake's Windsor Brew
2785 Howard Ave.
Windsor, ON
N8X 3X8
519-250-8602

For RJSpagnols customers:
Grape Expectations
1577 Tecumseh Ave E
Windsor, ON
N8W 1C3
519-967-0505

Please stay tuned for changes to our Regular Hours as we wind down the business. If you are thinking of stopping in, give the store a call first to be sure we are there.

We wish you all a happy and healthy future filled with wine and friendship. We raise our glasses to you!

Karen and Peter Youngson

We suppose you could do both if you walk to where the wine is.
04/05/2025

We suppose you could do both if you walk to where the wine is.

Address

22B Centre Street
Essex, ON
N8M1N9

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 3pm

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