BIG CHANGES to RJS Wine Kits
4 WEEK Product Line Retires In February
What This Means To Your Favourites
Red Recommendation Chart
What This Means To Your Favourites
White Recommendation Chart
Covid 19
New Guidelines Covid 19
Social Distancing is still in effect,
We will be following the guideline set out by the Government of BC and as a priority will provide a hand washing station and gloves, while you are here bottling your wine. As well as sanitizing counters and equipment after each customer's bottling appointments.
If you still feel unsafe to bottle your wine, Please call us 250-585-8846 or email us so we can make arrangements that suit your needs.
thenanaimowineshoppe@gmail.com
Thank you for all of your support
Take care and stay safe
Wendy and Guillermo Rosas
UPDATED Jan 1st 2021
PHO order on province-wide restrictions
By order and direction of the PHO, all individuals, places of work and businesses in B.C. must significantly reduce social interactions and travel.
Social gatherings and events
No social gatherings of any size at your residence with anyone other than your household or core bubble. For example:
Do not invite friends or extended family to your household
Do not host gathering outdoors
Do not gather in your backyard
Do not have playdates for children
All events and community-based gatherings
Unbeatable Price
On the House Wine Kit by Vineco
On the House is a 4 week wine kit. This 6 litres kit makes also 23 litres of wine and is specially designed to enjoy an easy drinking, not heavy and smooth beverage. This special price applies to all the varieties of On the House in stock and includes the kit, winery fee and corks.
Different & Delicious
Mosti Mondial 23 Litre All Juice
MOSTI MONDIALE started out as a Fresh Grape Must importer and distributor in 1989. Like most family businesses, we started as a small operation driven by customer service and high-quality products. MOSTI MONDIALE has since been a pioneer in the industry; we were the first to offer 100% Fresh Grape Must all year round. Now, fresh must is incorporated in every single one of our products.
All Mosti Mondial Kits are 100% Grape Must
30 years of experience
What is Fresh Grape Must?
Fresh Grape Must is essentially the juice that is extracted from wine grapes. It retains a varietal’s main qualities, characteristics and transfers them into the wine.
MOSTI MONDIALE has always been committed to providing the winemaking industry with products made from the highest quality fresh musts.
Available Kits
Take Home $180 Make in Store $225
- Malbec
- Merlot
- Montepulciano
- Nero D'Avola
- Petit Syrah
- Shiraz Mondiale
- Valle Dei Tempi-Dry, light and fruity
- Pinot Noir
- Il Tuscano
- Castel Del Papa
- Cab Merlot
- Zinfandel-red
- Chardonnay
- Pinot Grigio
- Sauvignon Blanc
DID YOU KNOW?
Sulphites in Craft Wine VS Commercial
Sulphites in Craft Wine VS Commercial
Sulphites in Craft Wine VS Commercial
Reducing Sulphites in Your Craft Wine
One of the many unique benefits of crafting your wine, is that you can customize the wine to your needs – and if reducing the sulphite levels is one of those needs, you’re in luck! If crafting in store, be sure to discuss this with your craft wine retailer and they will assist you with this. If you are crafting at home, you can opt to not add any sulphites to your wine to reduce their level. However, there will still be some present in the final product (10ppm), as it is a natural by-product of fermentation. If you are adding sulphites via the add pack, as per our instruction sheets then the final product will have between 35-50ppm. Ensuring that everything is properly sanitized when crafting your wine and using longer corks to minimize oxidation will help ensure the quality of your wine.
Sulphites in Wine
Sulphur dioxide has been used in winemaking for thousands of years, ever since the ancient Romans discovered that it would keep their wine from turning into vinegar. To this day sulphites play an important role in preventing oxidization and maintaining a wine’s freshness. They also help in the extraction of pigments in wine, making red wines “redder.”
The sulphite level in wine is measured in “ppm”, or parts per million. In Canada and the United States, conventionally made wines are permitted to contain up to 350ppm of sulphites, and in the European Union wine may contain up to 210 ppm sulphites. The current CFIA labelling requirements for Alcoholic Beverages requires any wine that contains more than 10 ppm (parts per million) sulphite to be labeled with, “Contains sulphites.”
Storing and Aging Craft Wine
Sulphites in Craft Wine VS Commercial
Sulphites in Craft Wine VS Commercial
Storing & Consuming Your Sulphite-Reduced Craft Wine
Craft wines that have been crated without the sulphite add pack should be consumer when they are young, as they are not as protected against bacterial infection and oxidation. We would recommend drinking them within 2 weeks to a maximum of 6 months from their production date. They should be stored in a temperature-controlled environment (less than 16°C/60°F) out of direct light.
Contrary to popular belief, we do not recommend storing your wine in a refrigerator long-term unless it is set to a “cellar” temperature. As when wine is stored at lower temperatures, it could cause a precipitation of tartaric crystals.
When serving the wine, minimizing its contact with oxygen is best practice. As a result, we don’t recommend decantering it – especially for grape varieties that are prone to oxidation, like Grenache-based wines.
Note: Most retailers will waive their 100% satisfaction guarantee if you opt to omit using the sulphites add pack.
Are Sulphites in Wine Bad?
Not for most people. There are however some notable exceptions to this rule. About 5-10% of people with asthma have severe sulphite sensitivity. Sulfur is also on the rise as a concern among the populous as a cause of health problems (from migraines to body swelling), because of its prevalence in processed foods.
Price List
Our Winery Fee to Make Your Wine Kit in our store is $45
All Kits Make Approx 30 750ml bottles -4/5/6 & 8 Week kit Prices are listed below
4 Week Fruit Wine Kits
Make in store $96
artificial fruit flavours
4 Week ON THE HOUSE Kits
Make in store $96
4 Week Kits
Make in store $130
6 wk Estate Series
Regular Price Made in store $167
8 Week Kits
Make in store $205
with grape skins
5 Week 12L Kits RJS
Make in store $155
6 Week Kits
Make in store $167
8 Week Kits
Make in store $205
with grape skins
Dessert Wines
6 week kits makes 30x500ml bottles
Dessert Wine (Port)
Make in store $152
Riesling Ice Wines Kit
Make in store $152
2021 Collection
New Limited Release 2021
Dec 2020
January 2021
February 2021
March 2021
RJ Spagnols RQ 2021 Collection
New Limited Release For RJ Spagnols
Spain Tempranillo Merlot -The Empress-
This dry, medium-bodied wine hints of deep red fruit with alluring aromas of plum and currant. Heady spices, earth and smoke linger with a moderate tannic finish.
Discover The Empress January 2021
Spain Muscat -The Chariot-
Soft, sweet floral notes mingle with exotic aromas. This off-dry white wine balances lemon’s acidity with flavors of peach, apple, honey and spice for a delicious finish.
Discover The Chariot in January 2021
France Cabernet Sauvignon -The Emperor-
This classic Cabernet offers flavours of cassis, ripe plum and red berry fruit. Integrated tannins with a balanced acidity create easy-drinking experiences.
Discover The Emperor February 2021
Italy Nero d’Avola -The Magician-
This full bodied wine bursts with aromas of plum, cherry, toasted oak, and pepper that mingle with soft spices for a robust finish.
Discover The Magician March 2021
France Rosé -The Wheel of Fortune-
Berry and floral aromas combine with hints of spice and delicate sweetness for a light, yet crisp, flavorful finish.
Discover The Wheel of Fortune April 2021