By bringing in the highest quality grapes and juices we can ensure your finished product will be comparable to a $15 - $20 bottle of wine.  Your experience will leave you with TWELVE bottles of fine wine and the supplies to craft future wines at a minimal cost.

Join winemaker Nate McCollum for an unforgettable experience while learning one of the world’s oldest crafts.

One-Day Wine Making Sessions

This package is a fantastic way for locals or daytrippers to learn to make their own wines.  Winemaking may appear to be complicated, but with the assistance of winemaker Nate McCollum, you will be able to craft your own wines that you can share with friends and family.  The session requires a minimum of four wine makers with a maximum of six possible.  Each package includes a guest, making it a wonderful experience for couples.  Once you get your group together, just decide what variety of wine you would like to make by choosing from our list of available wines. (only one variety per session).  Your session will leave you with excitement as you take your wine home to ferment and await bottling.

When are are these sessions offered?

Our local sessions take place at 1:00 p.m. on Sundays here at the Toe River Lodge & Elk Mountain Winery

What is included?

Food:

Light hor’deourves upon arrival and dinner to be served at 6:00 p.m. that consists of a variety of casseroles, baked ham, and prime rib from our locally famous Sunday Brunch.

Materials:

Everything you need to bottle your wine will be included in your first session and will not be required for subsequent sessions. 

You will receive:

• 3 gallon carboy for fermenting
• corker
• 12 corks
• 12 bottles

All for the low price of:

First Session - $250
Subsequent Sessions - $150

*Payment is due at the time of booking and is 50% refundable up to ONE WEEK prior to your session.