Wine Making Process

In order to make the kit on-premise with us, customers purchase their kit and then pay an additional $80 fee.

The On-premise fee includes:
  • Use of our equipment; cleaned and sanitized for you!
  • A temperature controlled environment
  • Our knowledge/ expertise in assisting you make your wine
  • Filtering of your wine prior to bottling
  • Corks for bottling your wine
  • The ability to have us perform a step if you are not able to
  • A friendly atmosphere!
 
Selection:
  1. The first thing you need to do is Select the Wine that you want to make. Unsure? We can assist you with finding a wine that is suited to your taste. If we have what you’re looking for, schedule a start date.

Steps (for most kits)

  • On your first visit, you will combine your juice with a fining agent in a fermenter. Depending on your variety of wine, oaks may be added at this time. You will then inoculate your juice with yeast to begin the Fermentation process.
  • During your next visit, two weeks later, you will transfer your wine from the Primary Fermenter to a carboy. You will stir in Sorbate and Metabisulfite to Stabilize your wine and ensure the fermentation process is complete. You will also add products to assist in the clearing process of your wine
  • Three weeks later (with a few exceptions), you will return to Bottle your wine. Before your return we will filter your wine to ensure that all sediments have been removed.

Steps for Kits with Grape Skins

  • On your first visit, you will combine your juice with a fining agent and oak chips in a fermenter. Your skins and pulp will be placed in a muslin bag and added to the fermenter as well. You will then inoculate your juice with yeast to begin the Fermentation process.
  • During your next visit, two weeks later, you will transfer your wine from the Primary Fermenter to the carboy, where fermentation will continue.
  • During your third visit, you will stir in Sorbate and Metabisulfite to Stabilize your wine and ensure the fermentation process is complete. You will also add products to assist in the clearing process of your wine. Additional oak will be added at this time.
  • Seven weeks after you started your wine, you will return to Bottle your wine. Before your return, we will filter your wine to ensure that all sediments have been removed.

The last step, and possibly the hardest is to Let your wine age. Some wines need to age more than others- ask us and we’ll let you know the recommended aging period for your wine.

  • Need bottles? No worries we sell them too!
  • Want to dress up your bottles? We sell shrink wraps and labels to give your wine a professional look.

Wine Storage Tips

Do:

  • Store your wine upright for the first 48 hours.
  • After that, store your wine horizontal to ensure the cork stays moist and the wine ages properly.
  • Store your wine in a cool, dark place.
  • Your wine should be stored where the temperature is CONSISTENT… Bright light, movement, and temperature fluctuations can negatively affect the quality of your wine.

Do Not:

  • Constantly turn your wine. Red wines will sometimes dust (leave residue on the inside of the bottle). This is normal and is resolved by simply decanting your wine prior to drinking.
  • Do not store your wine directly on a cement floor. Place a thick piece of wood under your wine storage boxes.
  • Do not store your wine on heated floors.