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Intro to Winemaking: Let's make Chilean Bordeaux Blend! Grape Crushing Sunday, June 8th, 2013. 

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 1-1/2 hour activities. The program is designed to be informative, interactive, and fun. The focus for this winemakers group will be on crafting a classic Chilean Bordeaux.

Premium quality, fresh grapes from Chile's Curico Valley will be used. Let us guide you through the essential steps for making your own special 2014 Bordeaux Blend that you'll be proud to call your own!

During the first session ...to be held Sunday June 8th @ 4:00PM: You will use a professional crusher-destemmer to crush the grapes into a ‘grape must’ for primary fermentation. Fermentation lasts about 12 days... and entails the natural process of converting sugar to alcohol. After fermentation, your second session to be held on Saturday June 21st @ 4:00PM ...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 (TBD), 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!

Special Offer: Please call Joe for a fantastic 'TWO-FER' deal! Groups welcome=greater savings! ONLY AVAILABLE FOR THIS SESSION!  

Have a large group of family members, friends and co-workers who want to make wine? Please ask about our Barrel Quantity Special Discounts. And, ask about winemaking using frozen grape must... we make wine all year long!    

Call Joe at 973.699.0709 for reservations.

Sessions are subject to availability and some limitations may apply.