Are you considering buying a gift? Let us help…
Are you considering buying a gift? Let us help…
Musto Wine Grape Company, LLC. has gifts for those starting out in winemaking, those who are experienced winemakers, or those who simply love wine or have a special winemaker in their lives.
So, what sort of person are you buying for?
Is this person interested in making wine for the first time or relatively new to winemaking?
Those interested in making wine may want to start out with some of the following:
Winemaking Equipment kits come with many of the basic and reusable items that are essential for making a basic batch of wine. Kits can be purchased pre-packaged or you can work with a Musto sales rep to enhance the kit items.
Winemaking Ingredient Kits exist for every budget and contain the ingredients needed to ferment and finish wine for bottling and enjoyment. There are kits available for all tastes.
While there are many different pieces of equipment that can be purchased for winemaking, few are as essential to crafting consistently good wine as are these items…
Hydrometer
Acid Tiration Kits (we recommend our own Pro Acid Kit!)
pH meters
Professional Books on Winemaking
A Professional Winemaker Led Class At Musto Wine Grape Company, LLC at our Hartford, CT location.
Perhaps the person you are buying for falls into the “Experienced Winemaker” category?
Hydrometer used to measure the specific gravity of wine and beer
An experienced winemaker may have been making wine for a period of time and should now have the basic equipment and supplies. This sort of winemaker is generally looking for items to expand his or her cellar or for items that offer greater efficiency. To the observer, an experience winemaker might also be one who consistently produces wines that beg you to have another glass.
If your winemaker is an “Experienced Winemaker” he or she may already have those items mentioned for the those who might just be getting started in winemaking. For those who do, you may want to consider some of the following items, big and small.
New Wine Barrels
Stainless Steel Variable Capacity Tanks
Chemical Analysis Meters
Wine Bottles
OR…Maybe the person you are buying for simply loves wine and/or a special winemaker?
Gift Certificates…The Perfect Gift!
There may be no better gift option than the gift certificate. It allows the recipient to apply the value of the certificate to any item that they wish to purchase and at a time they are ready to do so. Our gift certificates come with a gift certificate holder and may be used for either online or in-store purchases. Click here to purchase a gift certificate in a convenient denomination.
Also, we are constantly running New and Special Deals on All of Our Products –> Check out our Shopping Page for more Information and Coupons!
What to do while you wait for your wine to age?
If you are like us then you get impatient waiting for your wine to finish the aging process. Here are few things to keep you busy while you wait for your vintage to be ready.
1. Drink Last Year’s Wine – Yummy.
2. Make a Wine Kit – You can have wine on the table in 3-4 weeks! Personally we are loving the Castel del Papa and the Green Apple Riesling.
3. Search Out a New Wine Club or Two – These new wines can inspire a new blend or variety to be made next year.
4. Design Your Own Wine Label – Your wine label should represent you. Musto Wine Grape offers custom label design as well as stock labels to help you add your own flair to your wine label.
5. Drink Local – Check out your local wineries and compare wine notes with other local winemakers. Connecticut has a great Wine Trail you can check out the next time you stop by to pick up a few things.
6. Visit California Wine Country – Why not take a trip and see where your wine grapes came from? Contact Christina at cmusto@juicegrape.com for more information on where to taste, stay, and play in California Wine Country.
7. Clean and Organize Your Wine Cellar– Think of it as “spring” cleaning. I’m sure your house mates would be happy to see it organized.
8. Stock Up on Winemaking Products for Next Year – There are a lot of sales going on during the Holiday Season. Take advantage of them and get ahead for next year!
9. Plan for your next Winemaking Project – Southern Hemisphere Grapes – Grapes from Chile and South Africa will arrive as early as the beginning of May. The California grapes will arrive in August.
10. Throw a Blending Party – Invite your friends over and create some new and interesting blends.
Preparing for Harvest 2016
Download Your FREE Checklist Here –> Prepare for Harvest 2016
Mini Harvest Update from California:
Central Valley – Preparing to start harvesting Thompson Seedless, Alicante, Syrah, and Grenache
Lodi – Will start harvesting around August 15th Chardonnay, Albarino, Sauvignon Blanc, and Muscat
Paso Robles – Looking like the 1st of September for the red grapes.
Suisun Valley – Will begin harvesting Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Muscat Cannelli around August 15th
Yeast Starter Instructions Up on Youtube!
Hello Winemakers!
We are excited to release our newest video – “Yeast Starter Instructions.” In the video Winemaker Frank Renaldi teaches us how to correctly create a Yeast Starter for your fermentation. Please feel free to visit our YouTube Page for more videos HERE.
Cheers! 🙂
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