Toronto’s Secret Wine Salon
Come over for a glass of wine. Well... five.
An intimate Canadian wine experience hosted in my Toronto home. Extraordinary bottles, homemade food, interesting strangers, and absolutely no wine snobbery.
Why People Love It
“This was an absolutely lovely experience! Unique wines in the most comfortable and welcoming atmosphere. Laura is very knowledgeable and accessible. We felt like we were hanging out with a friend. I loved learning about and tasting Canadian wines - so much more than meets the eye! Very highly recommend!”
-Robyn Salvin, Albany, NY
“Laura's salon was such a great experience. She created a warm and inviting environment that was so different from any other wine tasting I've been to before. There was nothing pretentious about it, just a friendly setting to learn about and taste news wines. And, she put out an incredible spread of homemade food to go with the wines.
On the night we went, it was a group of strangers, which could have been awkward, but Laura did such a great job making everyone feel comfortable and, especially after some wine, the conversation was lively and interesting. By the end of the night, we felt like friends! Rather than being awkward, sitting around an intimate table, getting to know strangers made the evening even more interesting.
I highly recommend crushable for anyone who is looking for a unique experience and is interested in discovering some delicious Canadian wines.”
-Michelle Cay, Toronto, ON
“This wine tasting with Laura was an amazing experience. She was so knowledgeable and welcoming, and everything felt effortless and enjoyable. I never felt left on my own, and her hospitality truly stood out. Highly recommended for anyone who loves wine tasting. Thank you, Laura, for such a great experience!”
-Alan Sheydeai, Vancouver, BC
“Somewhere in between brainy/informative wine tasting, therapy session, late night chat with a best friend in a comfy familiar setting, and a literary dash of book club. Laura is such a delight and seriously knows wine (with particular pulse on all things Canadian). In one breath she can eloquently guide you through the wine, in the next get you laughing about the absurdity of trying to describe tasting notes.
We loved her no-bullshit un-snobby accessible approach and would recommend this experience to anyone new or seasoned in the world of wine. Guaranteed you will walk away learning something. Expect a grassroots punk ethos you will not find anywhere else. We had so much fun.”
-Carmen Mendoza, Saskatoon, SK
“We had the absolute best time at Crushable Wine Club! Laura is incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about what she does in the best way. We had so many laughs! Every wine was perfect! Our group enjoyed every minute of it. Thank you Laura, you are a true gem!”
-Britiny Gufey, Houston, TX
“We did a large group tasting, we were happy she could accomodate a group of our size. Laura is a consummate pro, seemingly unlimited wine knowledge and just the right amount of naughty humour! Phenomenal charcuterie, and the wines were amazing -Crushable indeed. Everyone agreed that we wished we could do this monthly, but will have to settle with once per year. If you're reading these reviews, just book already!”
-Wes Galloway, Toronto, ON
“A lovely tasting in a beautiful setting with a fantastic host. It is rare to find a wine concierge service in Toronto that champions Canadian winemakers the way Laura does; she is a true outlier in the city. Her unique tasting style allows you to experience the wine without being forced to follow rigid tasting notes. Instead, she acts as an arbiter of the winemakers' journeys and their businesses. ”
-Catherine Nimmo, Toronto, ON
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The Secret Toronto Wine Salon
This isn't a wine tasting. It's a dinner party with someone who really knows wine.
Exceptional Canadian wines you probably haven't heard of.
Generous homemade food.
A table full of curious people.
And the kind of conversation that makes you forget to check your phone.
There’s a seat at my table
Every Thursday to Sunday, 7pm, $175/pp
Includes exceptional Canadian wine, bountiful homemade food, curious strangers and an intimate evening with one of Canada’s leading wine experts
What People Are Saying
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"The CRUSHABLE concept is dead simple: educating consumers by bringing fine wine to its natural habitat—the table. There Milnes’ members can investigate the wines while enjoying them and talking about them. How many times do consumers order a $100 bottle of wine at a restaurant, listen politely to a quick explanation of what they ordered, and then more or less forget about it? Now we know there is a better way."
— Malcolm Jolley, The Hub
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"Unconventional is too mild of a description of Laura Milnes, owner of Crushable. She epitomizes the essence of being a maverick and trendsetter."
— Lidija Biro, Wines In Niagara
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"Laura is the ultimate Canadian wine maven. I can conservatively declare that Canadian wine culture will not be the same in the future without Laura's contributions. The timeline will skew because of her."
— Luke Whittall, Sipter’s Pocket Guide
Meet Your Host
I'm Laura. I know an unreasonable amount about Canadian wine.
I'm a certified sommelier with two decades in the Canadian wine industry. I've spent years discovering remarkable producers, meeting fascinating people, and collecting stories worth telling.
Now I bring them all to my dinner table.