Blanshard Street Winery

5.0 (2 reviews)

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Open • 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Colleen F.

8 years ago

From Ontario, I was able to coordinate a complicated wine order with Shannon, one of the two Blanshard Street Winery owners, with ease. No matter how many questions I had, no matter how many additional arrangements I needed to make to coordinate bottels or pick up, I was always assisted with ease and helpfulness. Plus the store is huge and busy with all levels of wine, beer and champagne making kits, and yet I was always treated with my small order as an Important Customer. Additionally, the place is very clean which is so essential when products for food or beverage are being produced. After this experience, why would I go anywhere else? Thank you so much! Colleen Fraser read more

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Davy R.

8 years ago

I've been a loyal customer for a decade and wish other businesses had staff as attentive and friendly as Joe, Ian and Shannon. Because we make other fruit wines and cider, I turn to them for advice and guidance just as I do for their wine kits. They are always the highlight of a trip to Victoria and today's wine tasting was a memorable party worth the ferry trip. read more

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661 Burnside East
Victoria, BC V9A 7N6
Canada
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(250) 475-3800
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http://www.blanshardstreetwinery.com

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What time does Blanshard Street Winery open?

Blanshard Street Winery opens at 10:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Blanshard Street Winery opens at 9:00 AM on Saturday.Blanshard Street Winery opens at 11:00 AM on Sunday.

What time does Blanshard Street Winery close?

Blanshard Street Winery closes at 6:00 PM on Monday and Tuesday.Blanshard Street Winery closes at 8:00 PM on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Blanshard Street Winery closes at 5:00 PM on Saturday.Blanshard Street Winery closes at 4:00 PM on Sunday.

Mon-Tue 10:00 AM - 6:00 PMWed-Fri 10:00 AM - 8:00 PMSat 9:00 AM - 5:00 PMSun 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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Yes, Blanshard Street Winery has parking options.

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