Mark Jones

“The reality of living in Chicago, coupled with a demanding career, creates a challenge. Crushpad's business model helps me accomplish my goal and allows me to take on the role of the winemaker.”

Mark Jones
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Frequently Asked Questions - Community Crush

What is an allocation? It's just a fancy word for a bottle of wine!

How much does an allocation cost? Bottles are $26 each.

When will my wine be ready? Wine takes time to make—that's what makes it so good! How much time it needs in the barrel depends on what varietal your group makes—some wines take longer than others.

*2008* wines are/will be ready as follows:
  • Pinot Noir: August 2009
  • Syrah: February/March 2010
*2009* wines will be ready as follows:
  • Pinot Noir: July/August 2010
  • Sangiovese: March/April 2011
  • Syrah: February/March 2011
  • Zinfandel: February 2011

My wine is ready, and I can't attend the bottling party. Where do I pick it up? You can pick your wine up at our Logistics Center at 566 Minnesota Street Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m.-6:30 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

How do I get more wine? If your wine has already been bottled and you want to buy more, simply go to our gear store to purchase more: http://cpwine.securewinemerchant.com/index.cfm?method=pages.showpage&pageid=1c54f8a7-e0cc-fbc2-142c-40254276ad77

If you want to purchase more *future* bottles of your group's wine, log on to your group's Crushnet page, hit the "Request Allocation" button in the upper right hand corner, and fill out the "Request Allocation" page.

How can I get more involved in Community Crush? Become a group leader! We're always looking for enthusiastic, passionate people to help out with Community Crush events and planning. Contact Hayden Moulds at hayden@crushpadwine.com to find out more.

I have a great label design for my group's wine. Where do I send it? Send all label designs to hayden@crushpadwine.com. Please make sure your label conforms to out label design spec sheet. Contact Hayden if you need a copy.

How can I become more involved in winemaking? Want your very own customized wine? Consider forming your own wine group where you can choose your varietal and customize your wine to your heart's content: http://www.crushpadwine.com/make/groups

Who should I contact if I still have a question? Contact Hayden Moulds at hayden@crushpadwine.com if we haven't answered your question above.