Small Business Profile - Mississauga's Vintage Vines

In conversation with Mississauga’s Celina Rangwala, owner of Vintage Vines.

1. What exactly is Vintage Vines and what do you do?
Vintage Vines is a micro winery where we make classic and custom craft wines for a fraction of liquor store prices.

2. How long have you been in business for?
Five years.

3. What did you do prior to this?
I was a Marketing Manager in the Oil and Gas Industry.

4. What motivated you to open Vintage Vines?
I've always wanted to work for myself and I love wine so I decided to combine my two passions and Vintage Vines was born.

5. What types of wines do you make?
We make Red, White, Fruit, Dessert and Ice Wines and have over 50 varietals available to choose from.

6. What's the most rewarding part of what you do?
Providing customers with quality wine and building a loyal customer base.

7. What one piece of advice would you give other entrepreneurs?
Focus on customer service. Yes, mistakes happen but as long as the service is good customers will return.

8. Do you create all your wines in-house?
Yes.

9. Do you do custom work?
Yes we can make custom wines and alcohol content adjustments as well as design custom labels.

10. How would you describe Vintage Vines to a stranger?
A micro winery that produces quality wines in smaller batches at a fraction of the price with a fraction of the preservatives.

11. What separates you from the competition.
Customer Service and customization, we pride ourselves on building strong relationships with our customers.

To place your order, visit their website.