Grape witches

Sometimes it takes a witch to make wine more fun. Part consultancy, grape witches, part event designers, part mobile party service, part Dionysian coven, Nicole Campbell and Krysta Oben are the Grape Witchesa Toronto-based many-headed hydra of natural wine appreciation and art-party fun. Sprudge co-founder Jordan Michelman caught up with Grape witches and Campbell during a brief breath from the madness. This interview has been lightly edited and condensed.

For wine industry veterans Nicole Campbell and Krysta Oben—better known as the biodynamic duo behind Grape Witches —opening an independent bottle shop stocked with organic natural wines was something the pair never dreamed would be possible before the pandemic hit. The long-time friends turned business partners have worked in the wine industry for more than 10 years, Campbell on the importing side and Oben as a wine buyer and restaurant sommelier. In , after sharing a few glasses of vino at the RAW WINE festival in New York, the pair came together with a vision to launch a side-project focused on sharing their mutual love of natural wine. The convivial evenings begin with lighthearted educational sessions that evolve into bacchanalian dance parties with heavy pours and live DJs. After hosting a holiday bottle-shop pop-up at their now permanent home along Dundas West back in December , the pair began toying with the idea of opening their own permanent space. Campbell and Oben went looking for a venue to serve as a multipurpose event space and headquarters for their natural wine agency, Grape Witch Imports , and for hosting community gatherings and wine tastings.

Grape witches

Grape Witches , the Toronto-based importer and seller of international natural wines, is anything but stuffy. It's that approachable advice that prompted us to turn to Campbell with the question so many of us need answered so often: which bottle of wine should I bring to this thing?? There are as many answers to that question as there are situations, for sure. Source: Grape Witches Instagram. However, there is one tip she has for choosing a wine that will be a winner in any situation. Add a host note with a one-liner of why this bottle matters and you've won guest of the year. Campbell acknowledged that finding that special bottle again can be tough, especially with small producers' vintages routinely changing — but she has tips for finding another you'll love too. Show them to a knowledgeable person in a wine shop or wine bar," she said. The only caveat Campbell would add is that you should use what you know about the event you're attending if the wine is being poured. There may be a couple of instances where that special-to-you bottle clashes with the occasion. No, thank you," she said.

Campbell acknowledged that finding that special bottle again can be tough, especially with small producers' vintages routinely changing — but grape witches has tips for finding another you'll love too. Previous Story Next Story.

If you guessed correctly it would take the end of the world for Ontario to loosen rules around selling alcohol, we owe you a drink purchased from a bottle shop, natch. But long before the pandemic forced a legislative update, the Grape Witches were on a crusade to bring good wine to the masses. After attending Raw Wine Fair in New York and witnessing a rare enthusiasm among novice wine drinkers, they wanted to bottle that passion for great grapes. As their popularity grew, the Grape Witches needed a permanent H. What Campbell and Oben envisaged when they signed the lease in March and what transpired in their first year may have diverged considerably, but it did have some upsides. We are really trying to also support other restaurants and companies by doing collaborations," explains Campbell. Since wine-to-go must be sold with a food item, Grape Glass might offer snacks from Korean restaurant Uncle Mikey's, fish from Portugal — or just chips for those who want to reserve all their money for wine.

Though one of the founding Cava producers, they've si. Though one of the founding Cava producers, they've since started listing their wines under Conca del Riu Anoia, a new appellation with the strictest quality regulations. Pick Up: Free Pickup is available at our shop, any day that we are open. Find our current operating hours here. Our courier delivers between 12 - 5pm Mon-Fri and sends tracking. We do not offer same day delivery on Fridays. If you would like your item delivered on a certain day, please let us know at checkout. For Ontario-wide orders, delivery will vary depending on the location but will take an average of 5 business days, or longer depending on remote locations. Please note our delivery partners for Ontario do not deliver on the weekends.

Grape witches

Pick Up: Free Pickup is available at our shop, any day that we are open. Find our current operating hours here. Our courier delivers between 12 - 5pm Mon-Fri and sends tracking. We do not offer same day delivery on Fridays.

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GW of the Caribbean stands for Grape Witches of the Caribbean and was our person natural wine booze cruise aka the largest natural wine party on a boat ever we think. May 11, With relaxed restrictions on the sale of alcohol, Campbell and Oben began envisioning a new possibility for their space. The convivial evenings begin with lighthearted educational sessions that evolve into bacchanalian dance parties with heavy pours and live DJs. However, Grape Glass is keen to represent Canada and its harder-to-get expressions. September 1, Show them to a knowledgeable person in a wine shop or wine bar," she said. The long-time friends turned business partners have worked in the wine industry for more than 10 years, Campbell on the importing side and Oben as a wine buyer and restaurant sommelier. After hosting a holiday bottle-shop pop-up at their now permanent home along Dundas West back in December , the pair began toying with the idea of opening their own permanent space. Part consultancy, part event designers, part mobile party service, part Dionysian coven, Nicole Campbell and Krysta Oben are the Grape Witches , a Toronto-based many-headed hydra of natural wine appreciation and art-party fun. Published: Tuesday 16th February Stores.

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So which wine would a Grape Witch pick if a Grape Witch picked your wine? Email address:. About Contact Advertise Stockists. From life's little projects to its big questions; the latest in food, style, relationships, work and money, home, wellness, pets and travel delivered directly to your inbox each week. If any data is entered for this field, you will not be subscribed to this newsletter. Social Sharing. September 13, When the airy, light-filled pop-up space at Dundas West became available, they felt it was fate. February 7, Campbell acknowledged that finding that special bottle again can be tough, especially with small producers' vintages routinely changing — but she has tips for finding another you'll love too.