How Italy's Ancient Grapes Shaped a World of Wine
It is quite possible that the ancestral inhabitants of Italy were already tinkering with grape cultivation in the Late Bronze Age.
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Since 1973
Exclusive wines selected by Masters of Wine. A non-profit model built for discovery, not retail margin. Over 250,000 Canadians served since 1973.
50+ years of wine discovery · 250,000+ Canadians served since 1973 · 8 Masters of Wine · Non-profit wine club
Exclusive Wines
Access wines you won't find in Canadian retail stores, sourced through long-standing relationships with independent producers in 13 countries and 120 wine regions.
Explore the wines →Masters of Wine
Every selection is shaped by Opimian's Masters of Wine, among the highest qualifications in the wine world. Discovery guided by genuine expertise, not algorithm.
Meet the Masters →Non-Profit Model
Opimian is a member-owned wine club, not a retailer. Every dollar goes toward access, quality, and community, not shareholder returns.
Why it matters →
Getting Started
Three Steps to Your First Bottle
Joining Opimian is straightforward. Membership unlocks the cellar, the subscriptions, and the full club experience.
Join the Wine Club
Annual membership is $99 + tax. One-time initiation fee of $40. That's it, no surprise charges, no auto-renewal traps.
See membership pricing →Start with a Subscription
Choose a subscription case for curated expert selections, or browse 500+ individual wines in The Cellar. New wines arrive each order cycle.
See subscription options →Receive & Discover
Your wines are shipped across Canada. Each case includes tasting notes, producer stories, and guidance from the Masters of Wine.
Shipping details →
Wine Subscription
A Subscription Is the Best Way to Start
Once you join the wine club, a subscription case is the easiest first step, curated by Masters of Wine, delivered across Canada, with tasting notes and producer stories included. Join first, then choose the case that fits.
Accessible
Everything But Red
Everything But Red
Six bottles of white, rosé, or sparkling wines. A lively introduction to Opimian's cellar beyond the classics.
- 6 surprise bottles per case
- White, rosé & sparkling only
- Exclusive wines, not retail
- Tasting notes from the producer
Everything But Red
Most Popular
Recommended for New Members
The Masters Case
The Masters Case
The flagship subscription, curated directly by Opimian's Masters of Wine. The easiest way to discover exceptional wine.
- Hand-selected by Masters of Wine
- Mix of reds, whites & more
- Ready to drink or cellar
- Virtual tasting included each case
- 10 cases per year
The Masters Case
Connoisseur
Founder's Choice
Founder's Choice
Exclusively for dedicated collectors. Six bottles of the same exceptional wine, rare, cellarable, not available anywhere else in the Cellar.
- 6 bottles of a single wine
- Red wines with cellaring potential
- Not available in general cellar
- Ideal for serious collectors
Founder's Choice
The Opimian Wine Club
Canada's Longest-Running Wine Club
Founded in 1973, Opimian has grown into a national community of wine lovers who believe that access, discovery, and quality matter more than convenience alone.
50+
Years of Discovery
250,000+
Canadians Served Since 1973
500+
Exclusive Wines Each Year
2
Masters of Wine
What's New
Club Updates & News
The latest from Opimian, new arrivals, order cycle openings, event announcements, and club news. Members get updates first.
CELLAR 338 IS NOW OPEN
Cellar 338 Is Live
Cellar 338 is a milestone in a multi-year overhaul of the estates we work with across Spain, France, Portugal and South Africa, an overhaul that finishes next summer with Cellar 348. Last year we spent two weeks in South Africa, and you will taste the results in these pages. This year begins with a full revamp of Spain, built on a new generation of estates
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Event
Fall Tastings — Save the Date
Join Michael Palij for an exclusive Opimian event with tastings from our catalogues. Michael will be visiting Central Canada in the September and the Atlantic provinces in November ending in Halifax with a Once-in-a-Lifetime Pop-Up Dinner exclusively for Opimian Members.
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Member News
REFER-A-FRIEND IS BACK
After a two-year absence, Refer-a-Friend
returns with this catalogue.
The offer is simple. Introduce a friend;
when they join and place their first case order, there are two cases on us: one
for them and one for you. Trust me, it is not just any wine; it comes from the
top of our range. Prefer to choose your own? Take a complimentary $150 wine
credit instead. You will find the details in upcoming emails.
Club News
Come visit our new blog section
Welcome to our Wine Guide — a space for curious drinkers to learn, taste, and connect. Through articles and blogs, we explore grape varieties, regions, and techniques while building a community rooted in shared discovery. There's always something new to uncork here.
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Articles & Stories
From the Cellar
Region guides, producer stories, Masters of Wine insights, and wine guides, written for curious members who want to know more than what's on the back label.
Region Guides
Region Guides
Austria Finds Its Voice
At the turn of the 21st century, Austria suffered from an identity crisis. The regions set out to find their voice.
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Masters of Wine
Q&A with Heidi Mäkinen MW
Meet Heidi Mäkinen MW, a dynamic and influential figure in today's wine world, on the wines and regions she loves.
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Events
Taste. Travel. Belong.
Opimian members don't just receive wine, they're invited into a world of tastings, cellar tours, and wine travel to the world's great wine regions. From local events across Canada to international trips with the Masters of Wine.
Annual wine travel trips · Tasting events across Canada · Producer cellar visits
Montreal September 21
An Exclusive Opimian Cellar Tasting with Master of Wine Michael Palij MW
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Ottawa September 22
An Exclusive Opimian Cellar Tasting with Master of Wine Michael Palij MW
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Toronto September 23
An Exclusive Opimian Cellar Tasting with Master of Wine Michael Palij MW
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Membership is $99 per year. Join today and start exploring 500+ exclusive wines selected by Masters of Wine, wines you won't find anywhere else in Canada.