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Intro to Winemaking For Two: Let's make Chilean Malbec!

Note First Two Session Dates: Reservations Required

Grape Crushing Saturday, May 14th, 2016 @ 12:00 Noon-2:30PM

Wine Pressing Sunday, May 22nd, 2016 @ 4:00PM-6:30PM

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 2-1/2 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 Malbec. Many consider this varietal the 'essence' of Chile.

Premium quality, fresh grapes are arriving from Chile's Curico Valley. The grape harvest has been described 'excellent' due to weather conditions during the Chilean growing season. In short: Great grapes produce great wine! Let us guide you through the essential steps for making your own special 2016 Malbec...You'll be proud to call this 'Malbec' your own!

During the first session: You will use a professional crusher-destemmer to crush the grapes into a ‘grape must’ for primary fermentation. Fermentation lasts between 7-14 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 6-8 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!

Price: $350.00 ...Includes all you need to craft one case (12 Bottles) of Malbec ...and, you can purchase additional cases of wine at for $175!  A Great Deal! Wine sampling included at each 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 juices and 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.