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Winter Winemaking For Two: Let's make Italian Sangiovese! Using Frozen Grape Must!

Sunday, March 16, 2014. 

If you've ever wanted to make wine... now is the time! Grapes N' Barrels makes it easy for you to get started. We make wines all year long!

Our winter winemaking program entails three 2-hour activities. The program is designed to be informative, interactive, and fun. The focus for this winemakers group will be on crafting a classic wine using imported Le Marche Sangiovese frozen wine must. These grapes are found in some Italy's most popular wines such as Chianti and Super Tuscans.

Sangiovese wine has a wonderful character all its own: Aroma and color that arouse the senses, fullness of body, balance, and most importantly a taste that beckons you back for more!  In short: Great grapes produce great wine!

Let us guide you through the essential steps for making your own special Italian Sangiovese.

During the first session: You will learn about the art and science of making wine, the advantages of using ‘frozen grape must’ to make wine, wine analytics, and prepare the grape must for primary fermentation. Fermentation lasts about 10-14 days... and entails the natural process of converting sugar to alcohol. After primary fermentation, your second session (two weeks later) 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!

You'll be proud to call this 'Sangiovese' your very own! 

Price of only $350.00 For Two Participants. 

...for a truly educational, hands-on winemaking experience ... PLUS... You will craft and take home '1 Case' (12 Bottles for two people) of this special Sangiovese [After wine-aging of about 8 months is completed]. Additional cases are available for $150.00 per case!

Have a large group of family members, friends and co-workers who want to make wine? Please ask about our 2014 Barrel Quantity Programs: Reserve the winery exclusively for your group! 

Limited Time Offer: We are offering a special 'pre-booking 10% discount' on our 'Spring 2014 Chilean Winemaking Sessions' using fresh grapes imported from Chile. Chilean Winemaking Sessions are planned for mid-May through June. Offer ends 3.31.14.

Please call for details and pricing.   

Call 732.851.6800 for reservations.

Required: Must be 21 years of age.

Sessions are subject to availability and some limitations may apply.