1. Plan
We work together to define the style of wine you or your group wants to create. Together, we choose appropriate vineyard sources and create a winemaking plan with over 30 detailed specifications, like barrel type and fermentation technique, to meet your wine style goals.
2. Grow
After the plan is complete, we monitor and report what is happening in the vineyard. Crushnet, our website for managing the entire winemaking process, keeps you updated every step of the way. We also publish periodic vineyard videos like this one.
3. Process
We contact you when the grapes are about to be harvested and delivered to the winery. You can come in to participate in sorting, de-stemming, crushing, fermenting and pressing your wine into barrel, if you wish.
4. Age
Once your wine is in barrel, it ages from 8 to 24 months depending on the type of wine and your wine plan. During that time you can taste your wine, make blending decisions and come in to help rack your wine from barrel to barrel. We'll even send you samples if you can't make it to Crushpad.
5. Package
For the final phase, our pro design team works with you to design your label, select bottle types and choose any other packaging specifications. We'll also work with you on any final blending decisions. Once bottled, you will have 25 cases of your very own boutique wine.
For more information, complete a quick getting started form, or better yet, contact Dave Gifford at dave@crushpadwine.com or by phone: 1.707.294.1998
