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Intro to Winemaking: Let's make Merlot... An Very Special Italian Wine Blend! Grape Crushing Saturday, November 16th, 2013, Time: 6:00PM-8:30PM. THIS SESSION IS CLOSED.

 Additional Special Winemaking Activity: We will be making Chablis  from wine juice (A White Dry Wine)!

If you've ever wanted to make wine... now is the time! Grapes N' Barrels makes it easy for you to get started. Our winemaking process entails three 1-hour activities. The program is designed to be informative, interactive, and fun. The focus for this winemakers group will be on crafting a delicious classic Italian Merlot call a 'Miscela' [Merlot 60% + Malbec 30% + Petite Sirah 10%]. The word miscela in Italian means 'blend' or 'mixture'. A Miscela wine is just that... a combination of grape varietals blended together. The recipes for Miscela wines vary widely among winemakers. Our unusual special blend, captures the dominance of Merlot grapes, the tannins of Malbec, and the dark color of Petite-Sirah. The wine hints of chocolate on the nose, totes a medium body, has a very nice balance, and will not be overly sweet. Looking for a very unique Italian wine... that few will be able to resist? Then, come make a marvellous Miscela wine with a Grapes N' Barrels flare!

Premium quality, fresh grapes are arriving from California. The grape harvest has been described as abundant and superb due to weather conditions during the growing season. In short: Great grapes produce great wine! Let us guide you through the essential steps for making your own special Miscela. 

During the first session: You will use a professional crusher-destemmer to crush the grapes into a ‘grape must’ for primary fermentation. Fermentation lasts about 10-14 days... and entails the natural process of converting sugar to alcohol. After fermentation, your second session will be focused on 'pressing' the grape must to assure we 'squeeze-out' every drop of wine we can. The wine is then placed in an American oak barrel for aging. In about 8 months, at your third session, you will bottle and label your very own artisan, private label wine. You can enjoy your wine when celebrating life’s special moments with those near and dear. And remember, no gift will be more appreciated than the wine you hand-crafted for that special someone, client, or loved one …for any occasion.

Join the fun at Grapes N Barrels... gather friends, family, co-workers to make wine. You’re welcome to bring snacks, your favorite wine, and have a festive and memorable winemaking experience. Salute!

2013 Will Become A Special Vintage Wine Year! You'll be proud to call this ' very special' Miscela your own! 

Introductory Special Price of only $350/Case (12 Bottles) ...and second case for $150!

SPECIAL WHITE WINE OPPORTUNITY: In addition to red wine, on this date, we will be making a white wine varietal from wine juice: Chablis  (A white, light, refreshing, and dry wine). Making white wine involves a different winemaking process than with red wine from fresh grapes. We are offering both Merlot (Miscela) and Chablis.

Have a large group of family members, friends and co-workers who want to make wine? Please ask about our Barrel Quantity Special Discounts.   

Call Joe at 732.851.6800 for reservations.

Sessions are subject to availability and some limitations may apply.