The Merchant Vintner Ltd. is a dynamic company, based in Ontario, Canada, founded on the basic principle of searching out good wines that give good value to our customers. We insist on working with wine producers who are passionate about their wines because we have found that we share the same values and ideals.
We have an exceptional portfolio of superb wines and wine producers. Their wines are available in the LCBO’s “Vintages” (Speciality) Department, and more through the LCBO’s “Consignment (Private Order) Program” – which allows us to sell wines directly (not available at LCBO’s retail network) to both restaurants and our private clientele.
What began as a single owner operation in 1991 has now grown to seven staff who cover all aspects of our business dealings. So, if you are a wine producer seeking for an agent to represent you in Ontario, a restaurant owner who wishes to match our wines with your menu or a private customer looking for enjoyable wines to drink at home in good company — The Merchant Vintner can and will be delighted to help you.
LCBO’s High Volume Consignment Program
We have successfully completed our first year in the LCBO’s Consignment “High Volume Programme”. More...
Italy
Visits to Vinitaly in Verona in April, and in July to California are already paying dividends for us. More...
California
In July we went on a long anticipated visit to California. As a result we are now working with several of Napa’s top producers. More...
South Africa
We have just added South Africa to our Consignment list, and have now received “Quinary” from RAKA in the Western Cap – Piet Dreyer’s extraordinarily “Bordeaux” blend. More...
France
Two weeks spent in the Southern Rhone in the second half of September were particularly rewarding. More...
Visitors
We had two very pleasurable visits from our producers in Portugal – Fernando van Zeller, once owners of the legendary Port house “Quinta de Noval”. More...
New Prosecco
In response to requests from our customers, we are changing the style of the Prosecco which we have on Consignment. More...
Visiting Supplier
In January 2009 we will have the pleasure of welcoming Joe Cusimano and Loren Trefethen from Trefethen Family Vineyards in Napa. More...