Great wine is yours for the making

Bottle with friends and meet new winemakers just like you!

Wine store quality at a fraction of the price

Grilled ribeye beef steak with red wine, herbs and spices. Top view

Always have great wine on hand for every occasion

LE25 Collection - in the store now!

Great Wine Starts Here

Award-winning wines are yours for the making at It’s About Wine! The premier on-premise winemaking facility in Ridge-Meadows and authorized Winexpert Retailer.

The process is fun, simple, and affordable. Choose from our selection of over one hundred varietals from around the world. You sprinkle the yeast to begin the winemaking process and then return to bottle the finished product. We do all the work in between. It’s an easy, affordable, and enjoyable way to craft wine that you’ll be proud to share with your family and friends.

Let us introduce you to the wonderful world of custom winemaking. A family-owned and operated business for over 30 years with thousands of satisfied customers ~ You’ll be happy with the results. We guarantee it!

Why Choose Us:

Wine you can trust at a price you’ll love. We offer top quality, award-winning wines at a fraction of the cost of liquor stores and restaurants.
Our clean, professional facility provides you with a friendly, hassle-free environment to efficiently craft and bottle your wine.
You’ll love your wine. Guaranteed.

Our many years of winemaking experience, combined with our love of wine, will help you discover an exciting new experience: the winemaking lifestyle.

Have you lost your personal u-vin/u-brew shop during the past few years? We welcome everyone looking for a new craft winemaking facility and we invite you to come in and see what sets us apart. We would love the opportunity to assist with all of your winemaking needs. Please feel free to contact us at any time or drop by in-person for a guided tour. We look forward to meeting you!

Cheers!

Julie & Mike

What's New

Our Business Is For Sale!

Julie & Mike are retiring after 31 years in the Craft Winemaking Business. And we are selling our long established winemaking shop. This is an exceptional chance to step into a flourishing business, capitalize on its established...

Introducing the LE25 Collection

LIMITED EDITION. UNLIMITED ADVENTURE. RESERVE YOURS TODAY. There’s a reason the Winexpert Limited Edition™ collection is our most sought-after craft winemaking kit. Sure to compliment any wine cellar, LE wines have a rich and celebrated tradition of...

Less Alcohol. Less Calories. More Peace of Mind.

A FRESH TAKE ON TWO CLASSICS. NEW WINEXPERT CLASSIC LIGHT – AVAILABLE NOW ONLY AT IT’S ABOUT WINE! The Better-For-You trend is booming – especially in wine. As many of us look to make more health-conscious choices...

A Seasonal Selection Of Decadent Dessert Wines.

SIP. SAVOUR. CELEBRATE. These decadent dessert wines are the perfect after-dinner indulgence or special occasion showstopper. There’s always room for specialty wines – fill that space with delicious Après Chocolate Raspberry Dessert Wine, Riesling IceWine Style, Dessert...

Closed for Christmas holidays

We will be closed for our annual Christmas vacation starting December 23, 2025. Open again January 2, 2026. We wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Cheers to 2026! We apologize in advance...

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Special Offers

Classic 4 week wine kits

THE CLASSIC 4 WEEK WINES ON SALE IN JANUARY are: Tempranillo, Red, Spain Moscato, White, California Save $10 until January 31, 2026. Sale offers cannot be combined with any other offer. Made in store $140.00 || Take home...

Seniors Discount

We offer a great discount for seniors. Seniors are defined as 60 + (no ID required, if you tell us you are a senior, we believe you!) Cannot be combined with any other offer.

New Client Offer

Anyone who comes in and has not made wine with us before receives $15 off their first purchase. Make sure you mention you saw this on our website! Cannot be combined with any other offer.

Reserve 6 week wine kits

THE RESERVE 6 WEEK WINES ON SALE IN JANUARY ARE: Cabernet-Shiraz, Red, Australia Chardonnay, White, Australia Save $15 until January 31, 2026. Sale offers cannot be combined with other offers. Made in store $175.00 || Take home...

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Wine Spotlight

Pinot Grigio Light
Classic
Ready in 4 weeks
$148.00
$148.00
Soft green apple, lemon and lime.

Winexpert Classic Light brings you our most popular varietals with less alcohol and 1/3 less calories. Light bodied with soft approachable flavours for easy-drinking enjoyment. Perfect for those seeking more health-conscious choices while still enjoying life’s simple pleasures, they deliver a balanced, refreshing wine experience that fits today’s lifestyle.

ALCOHOL: 7%

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$148.00 (In Store) $92.00 (Take Home)
Cabernet Sauvignon Light
Classic
Ready in 4 weeks
$148.00
$148.00
Soft blackberry and black cherry flavours.

Winexpert Classic Light brings you our most popular varietals with less alcohol and 1/3 less calories. Light bodied with soft approachable flavours for easy-drinking enjoyment. Perfect for those seeking more health-conscious choices while still enjoying life’s simple pleasures, they deliver a balanced, refreshing wine experience that fits today’s lifestyle.

ALCOHOL: 7%

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$148.00 (In Store) $92.00 (Take Home)
Cabernet Shiraz, Australia
Winexpert Reserve™
Ready in 6 weeks
$190.00
$190.00
The blend that made Australia famous. Cabernet Sauvignon’s structural intensity perfectly complements the ripe fruit and chocolate flavors of Shiraz, for a rich, complex and hearty red wine of outstanding character. Big, bold and dark featuring notes of blackberry, dark chocolate, licorice and smoke. A luxurious treat.

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$190.00 (In Store) $134.00 (Take Home)
Chardonnay, Australia
Winexpert Reserve™
Ready in 6 weeks
$190.00
$190.00
Leave it to the Aussies to take the noble French grape and turn it into the wine equivalent of a full-on party. The Chardonnays of Australia continue to wow wine drinkers around the world with their unabashed celebration of opulent fruit and vanilla-oak, full-bodied flavour. Winexpert Reserve Australian Chardonnay is no exception. Tasting notes of ripe pineapple, mango and vanilla with a full, supple, creamy texture. This golden wine delivers from start to clean, lingering finish. Ideal with chicken, fish, salads and cream-sauce pastas.

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$190.00 (In Store) $134.00 (Take Home)
Tempranillo, Spain
Winexpert Classic™
Ready in 4 weeks
$150.00
$150.00
Gorgeous ruby red in colour, this medium-bodied wine is Spain’s answer to Cabernet Sauvignon, with strawberry, plum and herbal notes running to a lush finish with hints of vanilla.
Serve with roast pork, sheep’s milk cheeses, roasted vegetables or lamb.

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$150.00 (In Store) $94.00 (Take Home)
Moscato, California
Winexpert Classic™
Ready in 4 weeks
$150.00
$150.00
Moscato has skyrocketed in popularity in recent years, quickly becoming one of the best selling white wines in North America. Lush, fruity, and delightfully sweet with juicy peach, green apple, pear and grape flavours. Enjoy it lightly chilled on it’s own, or mix with vodka, frozen fruit, or club soda for a yummy twist. If you are a fan of Barefoot Moscato this is the wine for you!

ALCOHOL: 8.5%

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$150.00 (In Store) $94.00 (Take Home)