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          Wineries

          40 Knots Winery
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          BBB Accredited BusinessA+Rated by BBB
          Visit Website(855) 941-8810Email Business
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          Operating Hours
          Closed
          12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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          12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
          12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
          12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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          Overview

          40 Knots Winery

          2400 Anderton Rd

          Comox, BC V9M 4E5

          Service Area

          BBB Accredited Since: 31/7/2024

          Years in Business: 10

          Business Licenses

          Payment methods:

          • Cash
          • Debit Card
          • American Express
          • MasterCard
          • Visa

          Visa, MC, Amex, Diner's, Debit, Cash

          Etransfers and cheques require office approval

          BBB Accreditation & Rating

          40 Knots Winery is BBB Accredited.

          BBB accredited business seal

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          About This Business

          40 Knots Vineyard and Estate Winery farms 20 acres of noble and hybrid grapes on location, another 7 newly planted acres of grapes on the adjacent property, and two acres of apples.  Our cellar is equipped to operate independently from harvest, press, crush, fermentation, aging and bottling.  Our property has various venue spaces available for rent as well as large customer areas.  The property has ample parking and a helicopter landing area.  40 Knots produces wines made from 100% Comox grapes and of that amount 90% are estate.  we also produce 4 ciders made from our apples.  We farm sustainably only using organic products, and our farming is biodiverse with companion plantings, bees and geese working the vineyard.  We employ locally and buy locally, and we are very active in our community with a commitment to the social well being of our community members.  

          Products and Services

          https://www.40knotswinery.com/Wines/All-Wines, https://www.40knotswinery.com/Wines/All-Wines

          Business Details

          Local BBB:
          BBB serving Vancouver Island
          BBB File Opened:
          17/7/2024
          Business Started:
          2/5/2014
          Business Incorporated:
          2/5/2014
          Type of Entity:
          Corporation
          Alternate Names:
          40 Knots Vineyard and Estate Winery Inc.
          Business Management:
          Brenda Hetman, Director
          Mr. Layne Robert Craig, President/Co-Owner

          Additional Contact Information

          Principal Contacts
          Brenda Hetman, Director
          Mr. Layne Robert Craig, President/Co-Owner
          Customer Contacts
          Brenda Hetman, Director
          Additional Email Addresses
          Primary: Email this Business
          Social Media

          Licensing information

          This business is in an industry that may require professional licensing, bonding or registration. BBB encourages you to check with the appropriate agency to be certain any requirements are currently being met.

          BBB records show a license number of 931077 for this business, issued by WorkSafe BC

          WorkSafe BC

          4514 Chatterton Way

          Victoria BC V8X 5H2

          250-9675377Website

          • Business has $5MIL 3rd party liability insurance with Intact Insurance and Worksafe clearance that is active and in good standing since May 2 2014.

            Excise Wine License 52-WL-1442 (814636775 RD0001)

            Excise User's License 52-UL-1000 (814636775 RD0003)

            Excise Warehouse License 814636775RD0006

            BC Liquor Distribution Mfg License 869

            BC Liquor Distribution Licensee 303720

            FDA OVW 69245

            CFIA 10043475

          Additional Information

          Refund and Exchange Policy
          We will replace or refund you for any bottle of wine that is damaged, flawed or that the customer finds unsatisfactory. We ask the customer return the unfinished portion of the original bottle for replacement. By law, we cannot accept returns of alcoholic beverages unless the product is corked, or flawed. We are also unable to accept return of wine that was damaged due to adverse weather conditions during shipment, or wine that is ordered in error. Please send an email to [email protected] to arrange for the return of corked or flawed product.
          Once the wine is received we will refund your credit card account for the cost of the wine less shipping and handling. If the original shipment was damaged or flawed you will receive a full refund, including shipping and handling charges. Please contact the tasting room at (855) 941-8810 for return instructions.
          Note: A 15% restocking fee will be applied to all canceled orders that were canceled during transport and before receipt.
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          Wineries, Online Retailer, Event Planner, Corporate Event Planners, Gift Cards, Wine Tours

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