Curds and Wine is offering several Holiday Combination Special purchase discounts available through 12/22/18 in-store only when items are purchased together in same sale:

Winemaking combo:

• Equipment kit

• Any wine kit (limit three)

• wine thief 
* 10% off when all of the above items purchased together

- can add floor corker and winemaking book but not required

- No additional items will be discounted

Mini Winemaking Combo:

• One Gallon Winemaking equipment set

• One Gallon Wine kit (limit 3)

* 10% off when all of the above items purchased together

- can add winemaking book but not required

- No additional items will be discounted

Cider Making combo:

• Cider Equipment kit

• Any Cider kit (limit three)

• 2 lbs Corn Sugar (required for each kit)
* 10% off when all of the above items purchased together

- can add beer bottles, cider crown caps, and cider making book but not required

- No additional items will be discounted

Cheesemaking combo:

• Any Cheesemaking book

• Cheese kit (Mozzarella or hard cheese)

* 10% off when all of the above items purchased together

- can add cheese mold and cheese board or cheese tools, but not required.

- No additional items will be discounted

Curds and Wine will be CLOSED the following dates:

* Sunday 12/9/18

* Sunday 12/23/18

* Wednesday 12/26/18

* Sunday 12/30/18

We wish everyone much joy and happiness this holiday season!

Holiday Special Winemaking Gift Certificates

Give the most unique gift this year, the gift of winemaking! We have several Holiday Special Gift Certificates available that include everything to make 28-30 bottles of wine on site at Curds and Wine. All specials include the following:

• Wine kit from selected list (based on price level)
• Winemaking on site - includes: 30 basic corks, 6-bottle wine tote, and basic label printing for 30 bottles, plus winemaking on site services and shrink wraps
• 30 new bottles

Winemaking Special A: $250
Choice of wine kit from one of the following: 

• Winexpert Vintners Reserve 
• Winexpert Island Mist 
• Winexpert World Vineyard 
• RJ Spagnols Grand Cru/Cru International 
• Winexpert Spéciale 
• RJ Spagnols Orchard Breezin’ 
• Any RJ Spagnols port-style wine 

Winemaking Special B: $275 
Choice of wine kit from one of the following: 

• Winexpert Selection, EXCLUDING kits with grape packs 
• RJ Spagnols Cru Select 

Winemaking Special C: $300
Choice of wine kit from one of the following: 

• Winexpert Selection kits with grape packs 
• Winexpert Selection Eclipse 
• RJ Spagnols En Primeur Winery Series

Cider Making Holiday Special Gift Certificate: $100

Includes:

• Cider House Select kit of choice
• Cider making on site
• Brand new beer bottles (12 ounce or 22 ounce) for batch
• crown caps and personalized labels

Purchase these Holiday Special Winemaking or Cider Making Gift Certificates at the shop or online any time! These gift certificates are only available in store through December 22, 2018 and online through December 25, 2018.

* Special expires 12/31/19, then becomes dollar amount gift certificate

Sale on Gravity Multi-Bottle Fillers

We have a very limited number of multi-bottle gravity bottle fillers on sale for 25% off at Curds and Wine! 3-bottle filler sale price $423.75 (1 available), 5-bottle filler sale price $648.75 (2 available) until supplies are gone.

RJ Spagnols Restricted Quantity Wines for 2019

RJ Spagnols presents the Four Fugitives Restricted Quantity Wine Kits for 2019 release.  Intense, masterful, defiant or smooth—whatever the preference, there’s a tale in every wine. A wine for every tale, and a fugitive for every cellar... four notoriously great ones.

Capture all four of these wines:

Chile Cabernet Merlot Syrah (January 2019)  $174.95

Revel in layer upon layer of surprise in this Chilean Cabernet Merlot Syrah. Enticing hints of smoke and luscious qualities are intricately woven into this wine’s darkly exotic character.

Australia Chardonnay Semillon (February 2019) $154.95 

This wine’s balanced, easy-going relationship of subtlety and freshness harmonize with the complexities of its unwitting armour-wielding fugitive.

Italy Nebbiolo (March 2019) $174.95

A unified transparency and delicate appeal that collaborates well with its robust and hearty counterparts. These are the true markers of both a leader and a great wine!

Spain Monastrell (April 2019) $174.95

Like Navarro’s harrowing wildly juicy tales, this wine will entrance and entice the palate with a voluptuous headiness and earthy appeal that will have your glasses raised!

Contact us to check availability of these wines - limited quantities were ordered, if you did not preorder already they could sell out!

Winexpert 2019 Release Limited Edition Wine Kits

Continuing the rich and celebrated tradition of excellence and ingenuity, the Winexpert's Limited Editions for 2019 release collection is a showcase of much-loved varietals and unique standout blends. From bold and sumptuous reds to light, bright, and subtly sweet whites, the Limited Edition collection offers something for every wine lover.

Black Cab (January 2019) $163.95

Lodi, California

Black Cab is an intriguing blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Gamay Noir. Gamay is a light-bodied red wine revevered for its floral aromas and earthiness, with tart red berry and lively acidity. Cabernet Sauvignon is a full-bodied red loaded with black fruits, cherry, black pepper and hints of earth. This balanced blend marries the best of both varietals into an energetic medium-bodied beauty. Ripe and round with vibrant acidity and silky-smooth tannins,expect pronounced cherry and juicy red berry flavors rounded out with notes of cassis, spice, subtle earthy undertones and soft vanilla. Pair with grilled red meats, pizza, black peppercorn tuna, black bean stews or roasted pepper dishes. 

Dry | Med. Body | Med. Oak | 12.5% ABV*

Fume Blanc (January 2019) $157.95

Hawke's Bay, New Zealand 

Don’t let the name fool you – though ‘Fumé’ means ‘smoke’, don’t expect a smoky white wine. Coined in the 1960s to denote a new and different style of dry, oaked Sauvignon Blanc, the name is derived from Pouilly-Fumé, a popular French appellation that specializes in a similar style wine. Made with lush New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, this mouth-filling wine delivers a rush of ripe tropical fruit on the palate, with complex layers of gooseberry and melon, bright acidity and hints of grassy mineral notes expertly harmonized with a gentle creamy vanilla oak. Pair with goat cheese, seafood platters and chicken or pasta dishes with creamy sauce and spring vegetables.

Dry | Med. Body | Light Oak | 13% ABV*

Corazon (February 2019) $163.95

Curicó Valley, Chile 

This wine is a charismatic blend of Carménère, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, and Pais. Carménère, the signature Chilean grape, delivers jammy raspberry and herbal spice. Cab Franc brings bold cherry, juicy berry and acidity, while Syrah lends intense black fruit flavors and tannin. Pais, widely planted in Chile for centuries but little-known elsewhere, rounds out the blend with rustic red fruit and crisp acidity. This juicy blend is full of expressive black and red berries, surrounded by cherry and tart plum notes in harmony with underlying oak, bright acidity and smooth polished tannins. Pair with rosemary lamb chops, beef skewers, Portobello mushroom burgers and aged cheddar.

Dry | Med.-Full Body | Med. Oak | 13% ABV*

Symphony-Gewurtztraminer (March 2019) $157.95

Symphony is one of California’s hidden gems bringing peach, apple and tropical fruit flavors, it is a natural and perfect complement to Gewürztraminer’s characteristic lychee notes. An aromatic blend with floral and juicy peach aromas, this o‰-dry wine deliciously combines lush tropical and stone fruit fla vours. Crisp and bright with expressive fruit and subtle sweetness, this wine really sings when chilled. A beauty to sip on its own, or a perfect companion to spicy Asian dishes, zesty barbecue or baked ham.Symphony is one of California’s hidden gems bringing peach, apple and tropical fruit fla vours, it is a natural and perfect complement to Gewürztraminer’s characteristic lychee notes. An aromatic blend with floral and juicy peach aromas, this o‰-dry wine deliciously combines lush tropical and stone fruit fla vours. Crisp and bright with expressive fruit and subtle sweetness, this wine really sings when chilled. A beauty to sip on its own, or a perfect companion to spicy Asian dishes, zesty barbecue or baked ham.

Off-dry | Light-Med. Body | No Oak | 12% ABV*

Barbaresco (April 2019) $188.95

Widely regarded as one of Italy’s top wines, the Barbaresco style is undeniably delicious. Made with Nebbiolo, Piedmont’s most respected and most loved red wine grape, this wine exudes intense aromas of juicy cherry combined with toasty oak and spice. The sumptuous palate seduces with cherry and ripe red berries, licorice, baking spice, leather and earthy notes. It boasts balance and structure with firm velvety tannins, a full body and a beautiful long-lasting finish. Pair with grilled or braised meat, mushroom risotto, Ragu Bolognese and mature cheeses.

Dry | Full Body | Med.-Heavy Oak | 14% ABV*

Contact us to check availability - extra orders are limited!

Winexpert Limited Edition Apres Dessert Wines

RJ Spagnols Cru Specialty Seasonal Release Dessert Wines

These Dessert Wines bring unique and distinctive wines that are perfect for all your holiday entertaining and gift giving. Cru Specialty has a wine to please every palate! These wines are available exclusively for the holiday season.

CREME BRULEE (NEW) This full-bodied dessert wine features aromas of caramel, vanilla pods, and raisins with a subtle toasty character, like that of crème brûlée on the palate. Enjoy an intense mouthfeel that balances this wine’s decadent aromas. Pairs well with crème brûlée, fruit tart, and apple pie. $116.95 

RASPBERRY MOCHA This ruby red wine is a must for any dessert lover. Aromas of dark chocolate and coffee blended with ripe juicy raspberry jam draw you in. Sweet on the palate with nuances of cocoa powder and coffee balances perfectly with hints of tangy acidity from the raspberry. The perfect wine to indulge in this holiday season. $116.95 

BLACK FOREST Bursting with rich aromas of red and dark cherry, this full-flavored Port style also has a hint of dark chocolate fused with plum and toasted oak on the nose. Rich and sweet on the palate with an enjoyable warm finish, this dessert in a bottle is an irresistible complement to your holiday festivities. $116.95 

TOASTED CARAMEL Intensely creamy and pleasantly sweet, this full-bodied red wine combines a rich caramel aroma with the robust flavors of red fruit. The buttery caramel notes give this wine a roundness and texture on the palate that is perfectly balanced with rich toasted notes on the finish. $116.95 

COFFEE Energize your senses with this comforting flavor experience! Dating back to the 15th century, coffee has been enjoyed worldwide as an invigorating elixir. Typical of medium roast coffee, aromas of toffee, burnt marshmallow and chocolate will entice you and follow through to a palate which finishes with lingering notes of vanilla. Our Coffee Dessert Wine is a wonderful end to any meal, paired with dessert or enjoyed on its own. $116.95 

Contact us to check availability of these RJ Spagnols Holiday Dessert Wine Kits

Cheesemaking Classes at Venissimo

Our friends at Venissimo offer cheese classes, including cheese making classes!  Coming up is "Holiday Cheesemaking" on Tuesday 12/4 from 6-8 pm, and "Make Cheese at Home" on Wednesday 1/9 from 6-8 pm.  Both classes are taught by Paul Savage, a former Curds and Wine team member that is passionate about cheese.  Check out these and other fun cheese classes at Venissimo - and we'll have all the supplies you need at Curds and Wine!