At Thunder Bay Wine Kitz, we believe great wine is about more than the bottle – it’s about the experience.
Since 1998, we’ve been helping our community craft wines they are proud to share, whether it is for family dinners, milestone celebrations, or simply stocking a favorite at home.
As a locally owned, ferment-on-premise shop, we combine hands on guidance with a welcoming , down to earth atmosphere. Our customers aren’t just clients – they are neighbours, friends, and part of a community that loves good conversation as much as good wine.
From choosing the perfect kit to bottling your finished batch, we are here to make the process simple, enjoyable, and something you will look forward to every time.
Good wine brings people together – and we are proud to be part of that tradition in Thunder Bay
Meet the Team
Tina – Owner & Wine Enthusiast
With over 20 years of experience, Tina’s love of wine started long before Wine Kitz Thunder Bay. Her dad always had a batch bubbling away in the laundry room, and that early curiosity grew into a passion. Working with Jean Robillard at Williams only deepened it — especially the Saturday morning wine seminars that quietly set her on the path she’s on today.
When she’s not helping customers craft their perfect batch, Tina loves walking and hiking in nature. In the summer, you’ll find her at Hawkeye Lake with her partner and their two dogs, CJ and Digby. She enjoys a light, fruity glass of wine during happy hour, or a cozy red by the fire at the end of the day.
Irene – Wine Consultant & Crafting Specialist
With more than 25 years of experience, Irene brings deep knowledge and a genuine love for helping customers find the perfect wine. She’s always researching, experimenting, and refining her techniques — constantly looking for new ways to make great wine even better.
Outside the shop, Irene enjoys spending time with her grandson and starting her mornings at the gym. If you see her there, don’t hesitate to say hi.
Together, Tina and Irene bring decades of experience, a shared passion for wine, and a warm, welcoming approach that makes Wine Kitz Thunder Bay a place people love to visit.
Asha – Wine Consultant and Enthusianst
Enjoys learning about each customer’s favourite wine to help them select what could be their next love. I enjoy talking about and trying the wide variety of wines we have to personally broaden my palate.
On Thursdays you can find Asha and Irene jamming to music and having fun helping customers.
Our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee
You’ll be thrilled to serve family and friends Wine Kitz wines. If you are not 100% satisfied with the wine you make, we will replace your wine with a wine kit of equal or lesser value or refund your money.