The Power to Choose
Congratulations on your Private Barrel selection to begin the exciting & unique journey of becoming a winemaker. The Private Barrel offers you more options and flexibility of the type of wine you make, who you make wine with, and offers the best pricing.
We are with you in the winemaking process each step of the way. From choosing the perfect wine to make, to organizing & inviting friends, in scheduling your winemaking sessions, and until you bottle, cork & take your wine home, we are there to ensure success. We are a family of winemakers at Grape Expectations and look forward to your group joining our family.
In just 4 sessions over a 9 month period of time, you & your group will:
The Power to Choose
Congratulations on your Private Barrel selection to begin the exciting & unique journey of becoming a winemaker. The Private Barrel offers you more options and flexibility of the type of wine you make, who you make wine with, and offers the best pricing.
We are with you in the winemaking process each step of the way. From choosing the perfect wine to make, to organizing & inviting friends, in scheduling your winemaking sessions, and until you bottle, cork & take your wine home, we are there to ensure success. We are a family of winemakers at Grape Expectations and look forward to your group joining our family.
In just 4 sessions over a 9 month period of time, you & your group will:
Payment Options
We offer payment in full, partial payments, and a down payment option with easy invoicing you can make payments on to be completed before winemaking ends. Still not sure or have a question or two? Select WINE CONSULT or check out our Winemaking Open House Schedule.
Payment Options
We offer payment in full, partial payments, and a down payment option with easy invoicing you can make payments on to be completed before winemaking ends. Still not sure or have a question or two? Select WINE CONSULT or check out our Winemaking Open House Schedule.
Winemaking Season
The date is determined by weather patterns in the growing area.
California - Fall Season
Deadline to sign-up is at the end of August
Production for the California grape harvest begins in late September or early October. Our California season is the most popular. We offer the widest variety of grape varietals during this season. California wines are very pleasing to the pallet and are wines you are familiar with. The Crushing occurs in September/October; Pressing also occurs in September/October, Racking occurs in February of the following year and Bottling occurs thereafter in May/June We will accept orders and deposits all year round.
California - Fall Season
Deadline to sign-up is at the end of August
Production for the California grape harvest begins in late September or early October. Our California season is the most popular. We offer the widest variety of grape varietals during this season. California wines are very pleasing to the pallet and are wines you are familiar with. The Crushing occurs in September/October; Pressing also occurs in September/October, Racking occurs in February of the following year and Bottling occurs thereafter in May/June. We will accept orders and deposits all year round.