Craig Stanford

“Crushpad took me from an ordinary wino to a distinguished winemaker in just five years. Where else on Earth could we design silly wine labels with my dear old Mom, a Longhorn steer and a surfing monkey? I'm livin' the dream.”

Craig Stanford
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Frequently Asked Questions

I don't have any winemaking experience. How can I make great wine? Over 90% of our clients have never made wine previously, so education is a key part of what we do. Our wine making team is here to make sure that things don't go astray and that your wine is the best it can be.

How much time is this going to take? Our renowned wine making team will work with you to both define and help make your wine. They've got you covered, so you will end up with a great finished wine (Many wines created at crushpad have scored up to 94 points from Wine Spectator Robert Parker and Stephen Tanzer)

Hands-on Experience? Participate as much or as little as you want in the making process. Learn how to make wine by getting hands-on at our winery or keep tabs on things through Crushnet, our real time winemaking resource.

Customization? Collaborate with our talented design team to create a custom wine label that's the perfect expression of your wine.

Who is also making wine at Crushpad? Meet some incredible people at our many client events who share your passion for wine making. Whether its at our wine tastings, Crush Camps or our annual Mashup party,you'll learn a lot about the wine making process and enjoy the education

Success? You can even launch your own brand through our Crushpad Commerce Service

Range? The cost to create your very own custom barrel of wine - 25 cases - varies depending on the vineyard you select, ranging from $5,700 to $10,900(or about $19 to $36 per bottle). This is a great value when compared to commercial wines from the same vineyards.