VINTAGES is the fine wine and premium spirits business unit of the LCBO. Most of the products sold through VINTAGES are available for a limited time, and our product portfolio changes constantly. This ever-changing selection is an opportunity for new producers to establish their presence in Ontario and build a reputation for quality products.
The VINTAGES collection is available through six specialized shops and 40 boutiques, and 170 corners in LCBO stores across Ontario.
In 2007-08, VINTAGES released 6,927 new products through various channels:
- 3,521 in retail locations.
- 899 in the Classics Collection Catalogue.
- 2,507 via direct offers such as Bordeaux Futures, VINTAGES LATEST and at events.
VINTAGES
Table of Contents
Product Requirements
VINTAGES policy on granting
Supplier Meetings
Overview of VINTAGES
Purchase Process
Product Requirements
VINTAGES issues a Product Needs Letter to the trade, usually three times per year. This letter goes directly to the various trade associations, and is also available on this site.
Click here to download the Schedule of Product Requirements.
The Schedule of Product Requirements details:
- Product Categories & Parameters
- Pre-Submission Deadlines
- Call Back Deadlines
- Sample Deadlines
- Tasting Dates
Download the VINTAGES Release Themes 2009.
Vintages Policy on granting Supplier Meetings
Agents and suppliers should be aware that meetings to discuss supplier portfolio opportunities will be granted only if there is currently a need for products from varietals or regions produced by this supplier. Agents should submit by email a detailed meeting request (i.e. who, what, when, why, for how long) with a product summary sheet attached at least three weeks in advance to allow the buyer an opportunity to evaluate the value of a face-to-face meeting. Requests for Supplier Meetings may be declined if the offers do not fit into our current needs and/or promotional plans.
Doing Business with VINTAGES
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