(September - November)

Step 1: De-Stem & Crush

During your first visit, you will learn to sort your grapes, experience the process of destemming (removing the grape berries from their stems. to prevent the stems' tannins which can contribute to bitterness and astringency of the wine) and crushing the grapes; breaking the skins and releasing the juices so that fermentation can begin.

Step 2: Press

You’ll return about 14 days after Crush for the next hands-on step—pressing your wine. During this session, you’ll learn how to separate your finished wine from the grape skins and gently press out every last drop of flavor before filling your barrel to begin the aging process. It’s an essential step in transforming your grapes into beautifully balanced wine. (Note: White wines are a 1-step process.)

(February)

Step 3: Rack

This third session in winemaking is called racking. Racking refers to the process of carefully siphoning wine from one barrel to another, typically to separate the wine from its sediment (lees). This helps clarify the wine, prevents off-flavors, and allows for further aging, which supports the purification and refinement of your maturing wine.

(July)

Step 4: Bottling

Your work is complete! Now comes the most rewarding step — bottling your wine. Together, we'll bottle, cork, capsule, and label each bottle with your own personalized design. It’s a hands-on celebration of everything you’ve created. Whether you're saving them for special occasions or sharing with family and friends, these bottles are filled with memories, pride, and passion. Enjoy the fruits of your labor — Salute! 🍷