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Al-Jac's Wine Grapes provides whole grapes, grape juice, and winemaking products for
home winemakers, winemaking clubs, and commercial use.
We express the freshest and highest product quality with exceptional service and commitment to our customers.
Grape Vineyards
Al-Jac's offers the largest selection of premium wine grapes and juice from the countries below.
Grape Varieties
Al-Jac's offers a wide spectrum of grape varietals with each its own flavors and characteristics that expresses its unique terroir.
CALIFORNIA (NORTH AMERICA)
Cabernet
California, North America
This popular varietal produces full-bodied Bordeux-style wines that age well with firm tannins and flavors of dark fruits like black currant and plum.
Cabernet Franc
California, North America
Often used as a blending grape but also used in medium-bodied varietal wines with flavors of raspberry and plum.
Carmenere
California, North America
Produces wines with rich, deep flavors, often characterized by notes of dark fruit, spice, and herbal undertones.
Malbec
California, North America
Produces wines with deep purple color and robust, full-bodied fruit flavors of blackberry, plum, and cherry.
Merlot
California, North America
Produces wines with medium to full body, a smooth texture, and aromatic flavors of berries.
Pinot Noir
California, North America
Produces wines with light to medium body but complex and delicate flavors exhibiting notes of red berries, cherry, and earthy undertones.
Syrah
California, North America
Produces medium to full-bodied wines that exhibit bold and intense flavors of dark fruits and notes of pepper and earthy undertones. .
Petite Sirah
California, North America
Produces wines with deep purple color, and rich and robust flavors of dark fruit like blackberries, blueberries, plums, and firm tannins.
Rudy Cabernet
California, North America
Often used as a blending grape but also used to make medium-bodied varietal wines with flavors of ripe plums and cherries.
Sangiovese
California, North America
Produces red wine on the earthy side in flavor characteristics with medium tannins and high acidity.
Zinfandel (Primitivo)
California, North America
Produces wines known for their bold and robust flavors, featuring notes of berries and pepper with moderate to high levels of alcohol.
Old Vine Zinfandel (Primitivo)
California, North America
The age of the vine results in wines with concentrated dark fruit flavors accompanied by spice and pepper notes.
Chardonnay
California, North America
Produces crisp white wines with notes of green apple, citrus, tropical fruits, and butter, with varying levels of oak influence.
Chenin Blanc
California, North America
Produces dry to off-dry white wines with a refreshing and vibrant combination of citrus and apples accompanied by floral and honeyed nuances and a hint of minerality.
Sauvignon Blanc
California, North America
Produces lively, bone-dry, and aromatic white wines with zesty acidity, vibrant citrus fruit flavors, and herbaceous aromas.
Pinot Grigio (Pinot Gris)
California, North America
Produces light, crisp, and dry white wines with refreshing characteristics, aromas of citrus fruits with floral notes, exhibiting a zesty acidity with a touch of minerality.
ITALY (SOUTH-CENTRAL EUROPE)
Corvina
Italy, South-Central Europe
The cornerstone of Italian winemaking traditions used in the production of Amarone and Valpolicella wines, renowned for their rich, complex, and full-bodied characteristics, a tapestry of flavors, with firm tannins and a well-rounded structure.
Nebbiolo
Italy, South-Central Europe
Esteemed Italian varietal used to produce the prestigious Barolo wine renowned for its high acidity, firm tannins, and significant aging potential, developing depth and complexity over time.
Lambrusco
Italy, South-Central Europe
Produces a refreshing, fruity, and slightly sparkling red wine and is famous for its natural effervescence which adds a lively and playful quality to the drinking experience.
Nero d'Avola (Calabrese)
Italy, South-Central Europe
Produces full-bodied, bold, red wines that offer a depth of flavors, including dark fruits, chocolate, and tobacco, and are distinguished by their robust tannins, opulent texture, and warm, smooth finish.
Sangiovese
Italy, South-Central Europe
Primary varietal used to produce Sangiovese, Brunello, and Montepulciano, renowned Italian wines with vibrant acidity, moderate tannins, exhibiting notes of tart red cherry, red plum, dried herbs, and a characteristic minerality.
Muscat
Italy, South-Central Europe
Produces dry, to very sweet white wines with distinctive floral and fruity aromas with a lush texture and a harmonious balance of sweetness and acidity often used for blending.
Pinot Grigio (Pinot Gris)
Italy, South-Central Europe
Produces light, crisp, and dry white wines with refreshing characteristics, aromas of citrus fruits and delicate floral notes, exhibiting a zesty acidity with a touch of minerality.
Trebbiano
Italy, South-Central Europe
Produces light, fresh, and crisp white wines that exhibit a delicate bouquet with hints of citrus, green apple, and floral aromas offering a refreshing acidity and a clean, zesty finish.
Verdicchio
Italy, South-Central Europe
Produces refreshing white wines with vibrant acidity, citrusy flavors, and distinct minerality, displaying aromas of green apple, lemon, and floral notes, with a saline minerality.
CHILE (SOUTH AMERICA)
Cabernet
Chile, South America
With Chile's dry summers and proximity to the cooling influences of the ocean, these grapes produce wines that exhibit rich dark fruit flavors and firm tannins.
Cabernet Franc
Chile, South America
Produces wines of ripe red fruit flavors, floral notes, and herbal undertones characterized by vibrant acidity, moderate tannins, and a distinctive herbal quality.
Carmenere
Chile, South America
Chile's signature grape that produces wines known for their deep red color, rich berry and dark fruit flavors with complex hints of spice, and a smooth, velvety texture.
Malbec
Chile, South America
Produces wines characterized by its deep purple color, rich fruit flavors, and soft tannins, presenting notes of ripe black fruits, as well as hints of chocolate, and a touch of spice.
Merlot
Chile, South America
Produces wines that exhibit a deep red color with aromas of ripe red fruits such as cherry and plum, complemented by hints of vanilla and soft, rounded tannins.
Pinot Noir
Chile, South America
Produces wines that display delicate red berry flavors, along with floral and earthy undertones, typically light to medium-bodied with vibrant acidity and supple tannins.
Syrah
Chile, South America
Produces wines that exhibit bold dark fruit flavors such as blackberry and plum, accompanied by notes of smoke and hints of earthiness, with firm tannins and a distinctive spiciness.
Chardonnay
Chile, South America
Produces wines that showcase notes of tropical fruits and citrus, typically medium to full-bodied offering a harmonious interplay of fruit and refreshing acidity.
Muscat
Chile, South America
Produces dry, to very sweet white wines with distinctive floral and fruity aromas with a lush texture and a harmony of sweetness and acidity often used for blending.
Pinot Grigio
Chile, South America
Produces wines that present notes of citrus, green apple, and pear, along with floral aromas and a hint of minerality, typically light to medium-bodied with a zesty acidity.
Sauvignon Blanc
Chile, South America
Produces wines with expressive fruit flavors of zesty citrus and tropical fruits, herbal undertones, and a refreshing minerality, typically light to medium-bodied with a bright, lively acidity.
SOUTH AFRICA
Merlot
Southern Africa
Produces wines with rich fruit flavors of plum, black cherry, and raspberry, exhibiting soft tannins and a velvety texture, providing a smooth and approachable drinking experience.
Shiraz
Southern Africa
Produces bold, robust, and full-bodied red wines that showcase flavors of dark fruits, black pepper and a hint of smokiness exhibiting a rich, velvety texture and firm tannins, offering a lush and complex drinking experience.
Pinotage
Southern Africa
The signature grape of South Africa, it produces wines with a combination of earthy, rustic flavors and a vibrant and complex dark fruit profile, ranging from medium to full-bodied, with moderate tannins.
Chardonnay
Southern Africa
Produces wines that exhibit flavors of ripe tropical fruits, along with notes of vanilla, with a creamy texture and a refreshing acidity.
Chenin Blanc
Southern Africa
Produces wines with vibrant and complex flavors, featuring notes of tropical fruits, citrus, and honey with a refreshing acidity and a smooth, rounded texture.
Sauvignon Blanc
Southern Africa
Produces wines with a vibrant and zesty character displaying prominent notes of tropical fruits, with underlying herbaceous undertones with a crisp, refreshing, and bright acidity.
Pinot Grigio
Southern Africa
Produces wines that exhibits a light and crisp profile with flavors of citrus fruits and apples with a refreshing acidity.
Grape Vine Varieties
Al-Jac's offers grape varietals from different aged vines that yield grapes with greater complexity and higher concentration of flavors.
MATURE VINE
GOOD YIELD
Produces grapes with excellent flavors
12-25 YEARS OLD
OLD VINE
MODERATE YIELD
Produces grapes with character and depth
25-50+ YEARS OLD
ANCIENT VINE
SMALL YIELD
Produces grapes with complex flavors
50-100+ YEARS OLD
Premium California Grapes
Al-Jac's offers premium California grape produce from the following grape farms and growers.
Our California grape juices are offered in 6 gallon pails and California grapes come in 36 lb or 42 lb lugs.
Winemaking Equipment
Al-Jac's offers winemaking equipment and supplies for any size and purpose.
WINEMAKING EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
Crushers and Destemmers
Used to separate the grapes from the stems and crush the grapes for winemaking. The destemming process ensures that only the fruit is crushed, resulting in smoother, more palatable wine.
Wine Presses
Used in winemaking to extract the juice from grapes. They apply pressure to the crushed grapes, separating the juice from the skins and seeds. The extracted juice typically goes into fermentation tubs where it is then prepared to make wine through the fermentation process.
Fermentation Tubs
Used to ferment grape juice into wine, they provide a controlled environment for the fermentation process, allowing the yeast to convert the sugars in the grape juice into alcohol. The tubs are designed to be easy to clean and maintain, and they come in various sizes to accommodate different batch sizes of wine production.
Wine Barrels
Used for aging wine, the wood from the barrel imparts certain flavors and characteristics to the wine, contributing to its complexity and taste. Additionally, the porous nature of the wood allows for a small amount of oxygen to interact with the wine, which can help soften tannins and enhance the overall flavor profile of the wine as it ages.
Demijohns
Large, narrow-necked glass containers, typically encased in wickerwork, used for fermenting and storing wine. They provide an ideal environment for fermentation and aging, and the glass construction allows for easy monitoring of the contents.
Carboys
Large, clear, cylindrical containers typically made of glass or plastic used for fermenting, aging, and storing wine. Used with the air lock, it provides a sealed environment preventing oxidation and contamination. These clear containers allow winemakers to monitor the wine's progress and clarity and come in various sizes to accommodate different batch volumes of wine.
Wine Bottles
The design of wine bottles, with their distinct shapes and colors, contributes to the aesthetic appeal of the wine, making them an important part of the overall wine experience. Additionally, wine bottles help protect the wine from external factors such as light exposure and temperature fluctuations, preserving its quality and taste.
Corks and Corkers
Corks are typically made from cork oak used with a corker to create an airtight seal on the wine bottle. A corker device is used to compress the cork and pushes it into the bottle, ensuring an airtight fit.
Air Lock
A wine airlock is a device used in winemaking and brewing to allow carbon dioxide gas to escape from a fermentation vessel while preventing air and other contaminants from entering maintaining a sterile environment during the fermentation process and preventing oxidation or spoilage of the wine.
Wine Testing Supplies
Wine testing supplies include equipment designed to evaluate the nuances of different wines, their appearance aroma, and flavor, and identify the flavor profile of different types of wine.
