In business since 1997, the Fermented Grape offers a multitude of supplies and services. We have a very large selection of wine and beer kits which are featured on the Products Page of our website.
If you want to make your wine at home, we can provide all the supplies and equipment you need; and we will be happy to answer any questions you may have on the process. However, if you don’t have the time (or the room), we can do all the work here for you.
Making Wine
The process of making wine or beer on the premises is outlined below. Some of these steps are mandated by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario.
First visit
- Select the wine or beer kit of your choice
- Sign for your batch
- Sprinkle in the yeast to start the fermentation. You must be present for the mixing.
- Pay your bill in full
- Make an appointment to bottle the wine (fermentation takes from 4-7 weeks)
Last visit
- Bring or purchase the required number of bottles
- Sterilize the bottles
- Fill & Cork the bottles
- Apply Labels & Shrinks if desired
The wine kits vary in price according to the quality, style and brand of the kit you choose. The cost of making wine can involve the following:
Wine Kits
- $59.99 - $134.99
- Each Kit makes 28-30 750ml bottles
Winery Fee (making wine on premises)
- $45.00 for 1 batch
- $40.00 each for 2 or more batches
- Fee includes corks and taxes
Optional Costs
- $2.99 for 30 Labels
- $5.99 for 30 Custom Labels
- $2.99 for 30 Shrink Seals (professional look)
- Bottle prices vary according to type and size. Please call for prices.
