Make Your Own Wine

In just two short visits

to Vintner’s Cellar you can create 24-28 bottles of your favorite wine - no grape stomping necessary. Start with a wine tasting to find your perfect variety. Our knowledgeable staff will walk you through a selection of wines to find one the suites your palate. Once the decision has been made, we will schedule a wine making appointment for you and your friends to start your batch at the winery. We show you all of the steps necessary to start your batch. Join the winemaker for the intermediate steps if you like, or we will take care of all of them for you.

While your wine is in process we’ll help you design your own custom label, or create your own 3x4, 300dpi label at home and email it to us.

When your wine is complete we will call you to schedule your bottling party. Bring in your friends and family to bottle and custom label your vintage. Make it an event!

Imagine giving your own custom labeled wine as gifts to your clients or serving it at your wedding or anniversary party.

LABEL INFORMATION

Email label elements (noted below) to labels@985cork.com. Please include the name on the carboy/batch tag in the subject line for easy reference.

We strive to respond to all label requests and inquiries within 48 hours. If you haven't heard from us within a couple days, please give us a call at (916) 985-2675 to insure that we received your email.

Graphic or Photo File Specifications:

High resolution = 300dpi or higher
3"x4" or 4"x3"
JPG file format preferred

Please note: In the body of the email please include the text, font, size, and color if you have a preference. Do not include the text on the graphic or photo file if you're wanting us to design the label. If you prefer to send us a finished label file, ready for print, we will still need a copy of the original graphic or photo file that has no text. What looks good on your computer screen doesn't always print well. If this occurs, we will notify you and suggest changes.

START YOUR BATCH TODAY!

Making a batch of wine at Vintner's Cellar is fun, easy and educational. Come by the winery to learn more about the process.

Select the juice

Select customization options

Choose standard recipe or barrel age (additional time required)

Create a label

Select your bottle style(s)

BATCH PRICES:

Fruit Collection
$239
Made from the finest grape juice concentrate with fruit juice essence added at finishing. Ready to enjoy in as few as three weeks after bottling. Makes a minimum of 24 bottles.

Cellar Collection
$249
Made from the finest pure varietal grape juice and grape juice concentrate. Ready to enjoy in as few as 3 months after bottling (Merlot needs to age a little longer). Makes a minimum of 24 bottles.

Riddler Collection
$349
A 60/40 blend of the finest pure varietal grape juice and grape juice concentrate. Riesling is the only white in the Riddler collection and is ready to enjoy in as little as four weeks after bottling. Red wines in this category need time to age to perfection, averaging six months after bottling. Makes a minimum of 28 bottles.

Vintage Collection
$399
Juices in this category include Old Vine Zinfandel and Cabernet Sauvignon from Lodi Estates. Makes a minimum of 28 bottles.

Specialty
$369-$469
Specialty batches are Ice Wine Style & Port Style Wines. Makes approximately 27-30 bottles.
Specialty batches are bottled in 375ml bottles

Stir your juice before adding yeast to get
the fermentation started.

Come back in 8 weeks and bottle
your wine.

Take home 24 to 28 bottles with your
own custom label.