Tag Archives: retail

Quarantine: 14 Days of Isolation Wines – Day Six

Posted on March 28, 2020 by joyofwine

Just yesterday, our Province declared that wine retail stores were an essential service during the COVID-19 pandemic. Although our store is no longer open to the public, we continue our “essential service” by providing curbside pickup, deliveries (currently by us … Continue reading →

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The Bierzo Family

Posted on February 9, 2016 by joyofwine

There’s some new kids in town… Well…they’re not really new, but certainly becoming more popular…everyone wants to hang around them. Many want to BE them! Being in a retail environment affords me the opportunity to find out just what’s hot … Continue reading →

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The Life of a Wine Retailer

Posted on April 28, 2015 by joyofwine

Where do I begin?  It’s been a long time since I’ve been here…please forgive me… Do I have an excuse?  Maybe… I’m studying for my diploma, so when I’m not at “the office” I’m at home with my nose in … Continue reading →

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A Bender of a Tasting!

Posted on February 6, 2015 by joyofwine

One of the biggest mandates at the store that I manage, is to have regular tastings – educational seminars to inform our customers about different styles, varietals and regions of wine that they may not otherwise taste or be interested in.  Our … Continue reading →

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Hicks Fine Wines

Posted on November 17, 2014 by joyofwine

Well, this is more of a plug for the store that I am currently managing!  I wanted to share some photos with my readers because I’m SO excited that we are finally opening our doors TOMORROW!!  Yay!!  (applause, applause) So, … Continue reading →

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