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We source, freeze, and deliver 100% pure grape must and juice from some of the most exceptional vineyards in California, Oregon, and Washington. We buy only the best fruit from the best vineyards. We then flash freeze that fruit, which increases extraction, allows for better fermentation temperatures, and eliminates spoilage and off-aromas. 

The end result — grape must and juice from which you can make outstanding wine and beer.

Wine Grapes Direct

Brix: 23.6, pH:3.75, TA: .75

Our 2017 Lodi Zin won Best of Class-Double Gold at the California State Fair!       

We jumped at the opportunity to source Zinfandel from one of the best growers in the AVA, The Van Ruiten Family Winery.  Known for growing great Zinfandel, the Van Ruitens have carefully tended their vineyards since the 1950s to produce Zinfandel with rich fruit flavors.

The Old Vine Zinfandel (Costamanga Clone) was planted in 1972 and wines from this vineyard usually express those rustic old vine flavors of dried plum, sage, and star anise.  The Costamanga Clone is known for its relatively small and flavorful berries compared to other Zinfandel variants. These small berries with concentrated flavors have a tendency to produce wines that are well-structured.

The Delta breeze cools the region at night and hot days allow for easy ripening, leading to an extracted, fully-ripe style of Zin that can only come from one place.

Lodi is the self proclaimed “Zinfandel Capitol of the World” and was recently name Wine Region of the Year by Wine Enthusiast.

Old Vine Zinfandel Frozen Grape Must - Lodi

Brix 25.7, pH 3.7, TA .59

This vineyard site in the historic Southwestern corner of the Livermore Valley was part of the original Ruby Hill Winery planted in 1885 by John Crellin. The vineyard and winery remained operational through a series of owners and even through Prohibition. More recently the vineyard was leased and managed by Wente who replanted it to Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Sangiovese in 2000. The Ruby Hill District of Livermore sits at 800 feet elevation and consists mainly of fine, gravelly sand loam, and sedimentary silt loam soils. These soils are very well-draining and average over 50 inches deep. The area is slightly cooler than the rest of the valley and experiences later harvest and longer hang time.The climate of the Livermore Valley is almost exactly the same as that of the St. Helena and Calistoga in the Northern Napa Valley. Morning fog, cold nights, and winds coming off the Bay temper the hot days and allow the grapes to preserve acidity while still achieving ripeness. The Livermore Valley is California's only wine growing region with an East-West orientation.

Cabernet Sauvignon Frozen Grape Must - Livermore

Brix: 22.1, pH: 3.45, TA: .65

The historic Olivet Lane Vineyard was planted by the Pelligrini  family (3rd generation Sonoma grape growers) in 1975 and is one of the oldest existing plantings of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in the Russian  River Valley. Wines from this vineyard produce some of the highest rated and most sought after vineyard designate Chardonnays in the country. The vineyard is situated north of the Petaluma gap, which allows cooling fog to settle in almost daily during the growing season. This fog coupled with the chilly Russian River Valley nights creates a truly cool climate and lengthy growing season.

** It is expressly prohibited to use the “Olivet Lane Vineyard”  name for commercial purposes without permission from the Pelligrini  Family.

Acreage: 60 total acres of Pinot Noir & Chardonnay
Exposure: Various undulating plain
Soil type: Gravelly, clay loam
Positioning: North to South
Topopgraphy: Rolling Benchland
Elevation: 150 feet
Year planted: 1975
Rootstock: AxR1
Scion wood clone: Martini / Wente
Vine spacing: 8 x 12 feet; vertical trellis
Trellising: Cane pruned VSP (vertical shoot positioning)
Appellation: Russian River Valley
Irrigated: Yes
Cover crop: Rotating

Chardonnay Frozen Grape Juice - Russian River Valley

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Brix: 20, pH: 2.95, TA: n/a

When this vineyard was planted in 1978, there were less than 10 other vineyards in Oregon (and not a single craft brewery). Almost 40 years later these dry-farmed vines are still producing small amounts of the most aromatic and concentrated Riesling grown in the new world.  The entire vineyard is certified Salmon Safe and LIVE sustainable (less than 1% of Oregon vineyards hold both certifications). First planted by post-WWII European immigrants from Hungary and East Germany, the property is now managed by the 3rd generation of family vintners.

 The vines are planted in a mixture of Woodburn and Jory soils and typically yield less than 2 tons per acre. The Riesling from this site offers a combination of both strength and finesse. The aromas are  delicate lemon zest, bees-wax, and petrol. The mouthfeel is powerful without being weighty.

Riesling Frozen Grape Juice - Willamette Valley

Brix: 26.5, pH:3.62, TA: .54

Our Merlot vines were planted in 1991, ten years before Red Mountain became an AVA, making them some of the oldest vines on the mountain.  They’re located in the heart of the AVA , right off Sunset Road  between the historic Kiona Estate and the famed Ciel du Cheval wineries.

“The Red Mountain AVA is located on a southwest-facing slope in south central Washington, a three and one-half hour drive from Seattle or Portland. At 4040 acres (1,635 hectares), this is the smallest, warmest wine-grape growing region in Washington. It has a unique combination of diverse geology, gentle south slope, consistent winds and notable heat profile. A complex mixture of the most rare and  highly-valued soil types in Washington was created by wind-blown silt and sand over glacial outflow.  ” – Red Mountain Alliance

Red Mountain is famed for its powerful, tannic red wines of immense concentration. The grapes are the most sought after (expensive) fruit in the entire state and have produced three of the only wines to ever  receive a perfect 100-point score from Robert Parker’s  Wine advocate.

Merlot Frozen Grape Must - Red Mountain

Grape must and juice for you to make outstanding wine and beer