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2017 Wine Tasting event

2017 Wine Tasting event

It’s almost time for the 2017 Wine Tasting Event!

You’ve worked hard perfecting your wines here at Wines By Design and once again, you have a chance to show it off. On Saturday, April 29 from 11a – 3p we are holding our annual competitive tasting event.

The store will be closed for “normal” business, the day is devoted to the event!

Special bonus: All attendees will receive an Owners discount of 15% off all wine kits during the event.

You are allowed to submit up to 3 bottles per person for the 3 entry categories: Red, White and Dessert/Fruit. Your wine will be moved into numbered bottles and you will be the judge in the blind tasting. The highest scored wines will be the winner in each category and the highest scoring of those will be named Best of Show. Best of Show wins a $100 gift certificate at WBD and the other two winners will each receive a $50 gift certificate to WBD.

To enter, turn in your bottles at the store before Friday, April 28 (contest closing time is 7p).

For the day of the event: there will be a $5 fee for those not contributing a bottle of their finest vino. (Contest entrants are free!)

Note: This is limited to wine made in the Wines By Design store (from our kits). This does not include wine made from fresh juice.

A quick recap (TL;DR):

  1. Drop off up to 3 bottles per person by April 28 at 7p.
  2. Join us for wine judging on April 29 beginning at 11a.
  3. See how your wines stack up against all the WBD competition!

 

We’ll provide: palate cleansing crackers, snacks, appetizers, munchies, and more!

Store hours: March 15, 2017

Store hours: March 15, 2017

It’s another snow day!

Just a quick note to let you know that we’ll be closed Wednesday, March 15th.

This includes any wine making classes.

Stay inside, be warm and be safe.

If you need a hint on how to stay warm, besides the fire, a blanket and a snuggle buddy, how about a glass of port?

(That’s what WE’RE doing!)

Note: We’ll watch and see what the weather does tomorrow, please check this space for updates.

Recipe: French Kiss

A nice summer cocktail, made with Pink Moscato!

A mixture of Pink Moscato, Cognac and Strawberries, it’s great for Valentine’s Day!

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Valentine’s Day Special – 2017

Valentine’s Day Special – 2017

It’s that time of year again! Valentine’s Day is here!

Time to set a date with your special someone. How about creating some great wine?

  • If it’s time you are looking for:
      How about 4 pre-planned date nights?

      Come to Wines By Design: we’ll work with you to make 30 bottles of your very own delectable wine! It’s a 4-step 6-week long process. So, four nights out (for the price of one)!

      BTW: Dinner is not included.

  • If it’s wine you are looking for:
      How about 30 bottles of wine?

      Come to Wines By Design: we’ll help you to produce your very own delectable wine! Red or White, Sweet or Dry, even Dessert Wines! We have something for every palate.

  • If it’s savings you are looking for:
      How about 10% off every kit?

      Come to Wines By Design: we’ll take 10% off of every kit in the store. (Labor not included.)

      Offer good 2/1-2/18. (Yes, you can get it EVEN if you missed Valentine’s Day, but we WARNED you…)

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Sign of the Times – 6

Sign of the Times – 6

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Sign of the Times – 6

It’s our next “Sign of the Times” entry!

This month: Roses are Red!

(WBD Translation: I love of wine is always in season.)

A special shout out to Christina for all her help creating some of our signs, thanks Christina!!

Check out some of our other graphics.

Note: A number of these are created on Canva and/or using Avery label software. You can check out our post on creating your own labels .

Got a “sign” you’d like to suggest or one you’ve created and don’t mind us sharing? Drop us a note on our Contact page.