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Advintage Pail Kits, grape skins!

We’ve received the Advintage order, and some new kits are included. Grape skin packs add to these new kits, and these are no small packs. From the French line there is a Pinot Noir with Gamay and a Grenache Syrah Mourvedre. Both come with big skin packs, sure to deeply enhance the wines. The Italian [...]

Closing early on the ‘eves! 2 PM!

Just like the headline reads, we’re closing early Christmas Eve and New Years Eve. 10am to 2pm.   HAVE GREAT HOLIDAYS! …and drive safe.

Home made vs store bought wine: where the pennies go

I frequently mention that I enjoy brewing beer for the process but make wine so I’ll have it. Sometimes I’ve mentioned I used to sell wine at a commercial store, that I’ve a serious passion for wine, and that I even occasionally collect a bottle or two. Bill and I have each had times where we mentioned, [...]

Kamil Juices have arrived!

These are the best of what we can offer: winery produced juice ready for wine making. No, they don’t come with directions, but we can tell you what you need to know. In fact, we’re printing off essential guide sheets to help with the process right now! I wouldn’t call them directions, though: the fun [...]

Limited Editions by WinExpert

Yes, the time of year is here. WinExpert has announced their limited edition kits for this winter! The following is via winexpert.com: January – Washington Meritage   The Region: The Red Mountain AVA is Washington’s smallest, at approximately 3,600 acres. Grape growing conditions are almost textbook perfect: slope, exposure, weather conditions, good air drainage, large [...]

Kamil Juices information for 2011

Okay, this information is a bit overdue, but there is plenty of time to act. We are now accepting pre-orders on this year’s Kamil Juices. These are, as I’ve often raved, an incredible value in sterile juices. So first, the big news: Starting this year, we will maintain a certain level of the juices. Sure, [...]

4 New WinExpert Kits!

…did I mention GRAPE SKINS? We have all missed the crushendo kits (well, those of us who’d made them). They are gone for good, and the rumored “eclipse” line is still not ready for release. WinExpert heard the voices of the many fans clamoring for grape skin additions in their kits. Well, available starting in [...]

What’s with the fizz?

Something I hear about on a regular basis is gassy wine. Now, not everyone knows that is what the trouble is, but that is easily the top issue people have when making wine. No joke! Frequently I hear “my wine is bitter” or “cloudy and won’t clear.” Both of these problems are often related to [...]

Last chance on Fall limited run orders…

Time is running out on the summer releases, and the last of the Limited Editions are dwindling fast. If you were thinking about either, the time is now! Specialty port kit orders and Gamay Nouveau orders must be in by the end of next week. Click Here for the details. The list of limited edition [...]

Pre-Orders for Specialty Ports & Gamay Nouveau

Well folks, it’s that time of year: The limited run of Blackberry Port, Peach Icewine, and Chocolate Raspberry Ports are going to be pre-ordered. Here’s a promo sheet. We need orders in by July 16th Also, the Gamay Nouveau was a huge hit last year. It’s back, but must be preordered by July 16th as [...]

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