Fresh Grapes and Juice in the Spring
Montgomeryville, PA Only
Thanks to our off-kilter earth and trans-continental shipping, we can offer fresh wine grapes and juice from Chile in the springtime too!

We'll offer virtually all of the same winemaking supplies, services, and rental equipment that we offer during the traditional fall grape harvest. See our Fall 2009 newsletter for more details.

The grapes and juice have different arrival times (see below), but of course the exact timing is subject to harvesting and shipping factors beyond our control. Please plan to pick up your order within five days after you’ve been contacted.

Remember: if you plan to have your grapes crushed in our electric crusher/de-stemmer (just $1.50 per box), be sure to bring clean buckets for transporting them home and plan to arrive at least 1 hour before closing time.

Grapes Fresh from Chile
Currently we expect all grapes to arrive at once in mid-May with VERY little extras, so reserve yours ASAP! Here are the varietals, below. We'll continue to update on this site, and we'll call everyone who orders.

Cabernet Franc -- SOLD OUT
Cabernet Sauvignon -- SOLD OUT
Carmenere
Malbec
Merlot - SOLD OUT
Syrah

Chilean Juice
Chile produces consistently high-quality wine grapes thanks to very reliable weather that rarely produces spring frosts or harvest rains. The sunny climate, tempered by the Pacific to the west and the Andes to the east, promotes sweet fruit and ripe tannins. Carménère, perhaps Chile’s signature red wine, often exhibits vibrant flavors of green peppers, dark chocolate, and ripe berries.

While many of the other varietals listed on the order form are also available from California in the fall, the change of terroir can deliver distinctive character. We received a great deal of positive feedback from happy winemakers after we offered these juices in 2008.

The juice will be available in 6-gallon pails. Supplies will be limited and we will not order extras of many varieties, so you should reserve in advance to get what you want. We will need a $20 deposit per bucket to secure your order. You can order by phone or online, but you’ll need to call our Montgomeryville store at (215) 855-0100 to provide payment information for the deposit.

GRAPE JUICE -- SOLD OUT
Barbera
Malbec
Merlot
Petite Sirah
Sangiovese
Syrah
Chardonnay
Gewurztraminer
Pinot Grigio
Riesling
Sauvignon Blanc
Viognier

To see varieties and pricing, click on the order form link below

Order Form, Click Here

Making Wine from Fresh Grape Juice Instructions