Your Wine Made at Our Place.
Ferment on premise is a concept that evolved from home winemaking. People have been making wine in their homes for centuries however it can be hit and miss depending on the ingredients used and how vigilant the winemaker is. Winemaking also entails an investment of equipment, time and labour plus you need space to work in. On-site wine making offers an attractive alternative.
5 Benefits of Using Our Ferment-on-Premise Service.
- Your wine will be crafted by our professional winemaker.
- Commercial filtering for crystal clear wine.
- Made in our climate-controlled facility for utmost quality.
- Our professional equipment is used for all steps of the process.
- We do all the work. You have all the fun!
The Ferment-on-Premise Concept.
You purchase the ingredients and for an extra fee we provide a service to make your wine. This includes the use of our facility and equipment plus our winemaking expertise. Your wine is kept on our premises where we take all the steps required to complete the fermentation and get it ready for bottling.
How It Works.
To start the process you visit our store and choose your style of wine. Once you've made your decision we'll immediately start crafting your wine. Your ingredients are prepared for fermentation under your watchful eye and you get the honour of starting the fermentation by adding the yeast. Let the magic begin! This takes about 10 minutes of your time. Your inoculated grape juice is then sent to our fermentation cellar where our professional winemakers will take over. Depending on the style you've chosen, your wine is ready in four to eight weeks. Then you return to our store and bottle your wine using our commercial bottling equipment. This takes about 30 minutes of your time.
For a total investment of less than 30 minutes of your time you get 30 bottles of your own personalized wine for about one-third the price of liquor store equivalents.
"Where quality meets affordability." Our Ferment-on-Premise wine packages will save you a bundle compared to store-bought wines. Each 23 litre batch which will give you 30 bottles ( 750 ml ) of wine. We have packages to suit every taste and budget. Visit or call us today! Mt. Pearl: 709-745-1140 | St. John's: 709-754-4090.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Can I purchase wine by the bottle?
We are not licensed to sell wine. We sell ingredient packages which makes approximately 23 litres (30 bottles) of wine and offer a service to ferment it on our premises. When the wine is finished you have to return to bottle it and take it home.
Do I need to make an appointment?
It's not necessary to make an appointment. It takes less than 10 minutes to get your wine started however during busy periods the waiting time may be longer. Bottling is by appointment only which we'll set up during your first visit.
Do you supply the bottles?
We encourage you to use your own bottles however we also sell new bottles. If you bring your own bottles they must be physically clean with no dried-on residue and any commercial labels will need to be removed. We will run your bottles through our commercial bottle washer to further clean and sanitize them.
Can I use screw-top bottles?
If you use screw-top bottles we recommend that you seal them with screw-caps. Screw-top bottles are not designed to be sealed with corks. Corking screw-top bottles can result in breakage and spoilage since the corks may not seal tightly. You can re-use your own caps or you can purchase new ones from us. If you choose to use corks in your screw-top bottles that's fine with us however please be aware that we cannot be responsible for any spoilage or breakage that may occur.
Can my wine be bagged?
We have a commercial filler that makes filling bags fast and easy. Bag-in-box wine is very popular. It requires less time and space and it's awesome to have wine-on-tap for any occasion.
When can I drink my wine?
Once your wine is bottled it can be drank at any time however most wines will taste better if you store it away for a while. Some wines are meant to be drank with little or no aging while some will keep improving for years. Our expert staff will help you choose your wine depending on your needs and expectations.
Will my wine taste as good as the wine I buy from the liquor store?
Many of our customers say their wine tastes better! Our juice is supplied by the two biggest names in the craft wine industry who are owned by commercial wineries. It's the same juice they use in many of their commercial wines. If you normally purchase wines in the $10 - $30 range you'll be more than happy with the wine you'll make.