You may know a lot about wine including how to taste the wine, the 90 plus point wines, the varietals, but do you really know how that bottle of wine on your table was made?

For some they don’t really care, but if you are interested in how wine is made and would like a hands on experience on the East Coast there are some options. Two that we have had great experiences with include Tin Lizzie Wineworks in Maryland and Vint Hill Craft Winery in Virginia.

At Tin Lizzie Wineworks in Clarksville, Maryland, people are provided with the opportunity to learn about and create a barrel of wine. It is time to sign up for the fall winemaking sessions. Participants can choose from a range of grape varieties to make their own wines. A number of blends are also being offered. Blends include Rhone blends, a Syrah-Viognier Blend and a Red Bordeaux. To find our more visit the Tin Lizzie Wineworks’ website.

Vint Hill Craft Winery in northern Virginia is located in a renovated 1900’s barn and uses the latest equipment available for producing wine. Partner and head winemaker is Chris Pearmund a well-known Virginia wine and winery expert. Check out the Vint Hill Craft Winery website.

Both Tin Lizzie and Vint Hill have created opportunities for wine enthusiasts to have an in-depth look at creating wine by offering participants the ability to produce their own wine with their own label.

For the wine enthusiast who has everything this could be the perfect gift.

Cheers! Kathy