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Frequently Asked Questions

		*How* *much* *does it* *cost to* *make* *wine* *on-*
		*premise*? There are two parts to this answer. A batch of juice costs from $50 to $110 based on quality, variety, country of origin, and aging potential. The on-premise processing is an additional $51.50 per batch.
		*From* *$101.50* to *$161.50? Does* that**
		*cover* *everything?*** Bottles are not included. This covers corks, taxes, and bottling with us. You may bring used, clean, previously corked bottles or buy new from us at $9.00 a dozen. Labels are included with some wines. Otherwise, labels & shrink capsules are extra.
		*How* *many* *bottles* *do I* *get* *from* a
		*batch?* Most batches make 23 liters, which is 30-750ml bottles. Port, Sherry, and Ice - Wine kits make 11.5 liters.
		*How* *long* *can I* *keep my* *wine* *before* it
		*goes* *bad?* Properly made wine should not ‘go bad’. Wines improve with some aging, they reach their prime, and they begin to decline. Tannins, grape variety, quality and proper bottling determine the longevity of each wine. At a minimum, expect white wines to improve for 1 year and reds for 2 years or more. Beyond that age, consider drinking them.
		*What causes headaches when I* *drink*
		*wine?* Many people complain about headaches, especially from red wines. Sulphite is often wrongly blamed. A sulphur sensitivity usually results in either a true allergic reaction or respiratory discomfort, not a headache. For most headache sufferers it is like the presence of histamine-like compounds associated with tannins that mimic migraine headaches. The best solution is to try low tannin wines such as Valpolicella, Gamay, or Bergamais

About the juice:

Winemakers   uses grape   juice prepared
especially for the amateur wine maker by
several of Ontario's largest wineries. Juices
are pasteurized and stabilized to prevent
unwanted microbial activity. All juices are
tested and adjusted for fermentable sugars
and acidity to ensure a finished wine with
excellent balance.   Many juices have also
been concentrated and we will reconstitute
them on start day. Fermentation is initiated
by adding yeast. While some wines must be
aged,   all   wines will benefit from some
aging.    (Most 'store bought' wines have
already been aged before they are released
for sale).

There is an art, a science, a tradition, and a
pleasure to wine making and wine drinking.
Come visit and enjoy the experience at
Winemakers.