The Markham Wine Association

Name: The Markham Wine Association
Address: 7181 Woodbine Avenue, Markham, ON, L3R1A3, CA
Telephone: +16473675239
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A vibrant community of passionate wine lovers in the Markham area.

10/15/2026

A little w**e knowledge goes a long way! 🍷🍇

At our latest blind tasting, our directors took the floor to share their knowledge and walk everyone through the w**es we were tasting.
From what makes each w**e unique to the details you might otherwise overlook, their presentations gave us plenty to think about - and maybe a few new things to look for in our next glass! 👀

It’s always great to bring people together over w**e, share what we know, and learn something new along the way.

A big thank you to our directors for putting together the presentations and helping make this event such a great experience. And thanks to everyone who came ready to listen, taste, and join the conversation! 🥂

More w**e, more knowledge, and more good times ahead!

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10/12/2026

Some things are worth saving. But the moments we share with the people who matter? Those are worth celebrating now.

This Thanksgiving, gather your family, bring your friends together, open something you love, and take a moment to appreciate having everyone around the table.

And from all of us at The Markham W**e Association, thank you for making us part of your year. For every bottle you’ve discovered through our events, every recommendation you’ve trusted, and every glass you’ve raised with us - we’re grateful to have you here.

Here’s to the people who make life richer, the moments that bring us together, and many more great bottles to discover.

Happy Thanksgiving! 🍷

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10/08/2026

One minute: casually enjoying a glass of w**e. The next:
👀 Inspect the colour
👃 Smell it again
🍷 One more sip…
📝 Write it down
🤔 Question everything you thought you knew

🍷 The moment everyone suddenly became an expert! Hands went up. Opinions flew around the room. Some people were confident. Others were very happy to let someone else go first. 😂

But look at these faces. That’s what we love about a blind tasting. It gets people talking. It gets people thinking. And somehow, a table full of strangers can turn into a room full of w**e detectives in about five minutes.

No bottle to judge. No label to influence you. Just the w**e, your palate, and your instincts.

Would you trust your palate enough to put your answer on the sheet? Because the next one might be harder. 😏🍷

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10/07/2026

A little less food, a lot more focus on the w**es 🍇

This past weekend, we tried something new - a fresh event format centred on education and palate training. The spotlight was on the w**e, with a guided blind tasting experience that challenged and delighted. And yes, delicious snacks still made an appearance!

A special thank you to our directors for their dedication and passion in bringing this new vision to life. You poured your hearts into it, and it showed.

To everyone who joined us - thank you for tasting, learning, and trusting the process. Here’s to more events like this one. 🥂

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09/24/2026

We were on Fairchild Radio 1430 this week talking about Canadian w**e and more specifically, about why Ontario deserves a serious place at the table. We brought three very different bottles available at the LCBO to the conversation:

Flat Rock Twisted White VQA ($16.95): Not every good bottle needs to be expensive. This is an easy, refreshing white that delivers considerably more interest than its price would suggest.

Tawse Growers Blend Cabernet Franc 2021 ($29.95): Cabernet Franc has a long history in the Loire, but Niagara has developed its own convincing expression of the grape. This is a w**e worth tasting alongside those benchmarks, and deciding for yourself what Niagara brings to the conversation.

Stratus Chardonnay 2025 ($35.20): Chardonnay is one of the most revealing grapes for understanding terroir, and Ontario’s cool climate gives it a natural advantage. The 2025 Stratus Chardonnay shows the combination we’re looking for: bright acidity, ripe fruit, and enough texture to make it work.

That’s what we like about tasting together at the Markham W**e Association: not simply deciding whether a w**e is “good” or “bad,” but asking why it works, where it fits, and whether we’d want to drink it again.

Thanks to Fairchild Radio 1430 for having us on and giving us the chance to talk about something we’re passionate about.

What Ontario w**es have caught your attention lately?

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09/19/2026

Thank you to Fairchild Radio for having us on to talk about Canadian w**es. It was a pleasure sharing what makes our homegrown w**es so special. Proud to support Canadian talent, one glass at a time!

09/16/2026

📅 Saturday, October 3 | 3–5 PM | The Club Hall, Richmond Hill | $48.95 + HST

🍷 Do you want to learn more about w**e? Are you up for a blind tasting challenge? Do you love discovering lesser-known grapes? If yes, this one’s for you.

🍇 We’ve sourced hidden gems from world-class regions, the styles and bottles that will pleasantly surprise you. A guided flight of four. Zero labels. No cheating. Perfectly paired bites with each pour.

🏷️ Bonus: Every bottle we pour is available for purchase. Guests get access to an event-day offer we’re not posting publicly. Details will be given at the event.

📩 RSVP: markhamw**[email protected]

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08/05/2026

Behind every smooth event... there’s a little bit of nervous energy backstage. 😅🎤

These clips are proof that it doesn’t matter how many events we’ve hosted - stepping up to speak, welcoming a room full of guests, sharing why this night matters to us? That never stops making the heart race a little.

But that’s the thing about pouring your heart into something you love: the nerves are worth it every single time.

To our directors who found the courage to step up, speak up, and share a piece of themselves with all of you - we see you, and we’re so proud. 🥂

This is what happens when passion beats stage fright. Every. Time.

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06/22/2026

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06/03/2026

Exclusive Ch*****ne Debut & Thai Gastronomy Evening - Presented by the Markham W**e Association & Mengrai Thai

Join us for an unparalleled evening of elegance, culture, and flavor as the Markham W**e Association hosts an exclusive, highly intimate w**e pairing dinner in the heart of downtown Toronto.

On Thursday, June 18th at 6:30 PM, we invite you to step inside the critically acclaimed Mengrai Thai for a curated culinary experience designed strictly for epicureans and w**e enthusiasts alike.

The Culinary Mastermind: Chef Sasi Meechai
At the helm of this evening’s menu is the internationally renowned, award-winning Chef Sasi Meechai. Originally from Chiang Rai in northern Thailand, Chef Sasi has earned highly respected accolades, including winning an Iron Chef-branded cooking competition and receiving the prestigious Thai Premium Select Certification from the Royal Thai Government. Operating out of Mengrai’s historic downtown space, her kitchen frequently caters to visiting Hollywood A-listers and celebrities, including John Travolta, Mick Jagger, Jessica Alba, and Drew Barrymore. Beyond her culinary artistry, Chef Sasi is deeply committed to philanthropy, running the Treetop Country charity to support children in rural Thailand. For one night only, she will be channeling her immense expertise into a custom menu designed to perfectly bridge authentic Thai flavours with fine French bubbles.

The Highlights
The Ch*****ne Debut: Be among the first in Canada to experience our brand-new Ch*****ne, imported directly from France. This exceptional, terroir-driven bottle represents the pinnacle of French craftsmanship, bringing crisp bubbles, brilliant complexity, and sophisticated structure to the evening.

An Off-Menu Tasting Experience: Chef Sasi and her team have stepped away from their standard menu to craft a completely custom, off-menu multi-course feast. Each dish has been meticulously engineered from scratch to harmonize with the vibrant acidity and rich undertones of our debut Ch*****ne, blendin authentic Thai aromatics with fine French w**e.

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7181 Woodbine Avenue
Markham, ON
L3R1A3

Telephone

+16473675239

Website

https://www.vinthusiast.ca/

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