The October 2025 Cork 'n Cap Press

Surprise!  I wasn't expecting barricades when I came in to work a couple of weeks ago.  Rest assured, neither snow nor rain nor road construction nor heat nor gloom of night stays this wine merchant from his nearly daily operation of a credit card terminal.  The road may be closed but we are open our regular hours.

Last Call for WinExpert LE25 Pre-orders

Remember Remember, Orders Must Be In By The 5th Of November

There's a reason the Winexpert Limited Edition™ collection is the most sought-after craft wine making kit. Every year this exceptional series explores the world's most distinguished wine growing regions, offering unique and exciting wines from classic varietals to exceptional blends.This annual showcase features hidden gems in limited quantities and is available by reservation only. It's a one-of-a-kind global adventure you don't want to miss. Details on each of the wine kits can be found here:

Tariff Schmariff.  Good News!  WinExpert, a Canadian company subject to tariff,  has somehow managed to keep pricing very close to last year.  As we do every year, we take an additional 10% off the already lowest price we can advertise (MAP) on prepaid orders. We easily beat anyone else's pricing. Call or stop in for specifics.

Special Feature

Montes Limited Edition Cabernet / Carmenere

This blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Carmenere is a deep, dark red in the glass.  The aromas are a mix of red and black fruit. On the palate,  notes of pastries, candied fruit and berry syrup, with hints of dark chocolate and toasted nuts round that round out the finish with silky tannins and full body. Pairs well with stir-fried beef, pork chops, spaghetti Bolognese, lamp chops, and mushroom risotto.

Regularly priced at $17.99, ON SALE: $10.99, While supply lasts.

Just In Time For Wine Making Season

Our 6.5 Gallon Italian Made Glass Carboys Are On Sale For Just $49.99

Due to some sort of world trade anomaly, our 6.5 gallon Italian glass carboys are the least expensive size we currently offer.  Sale ends November 1st.



Wine Sixpack #151

Still Only $49.99

Our latest inflation-fighting and thus-far tariff-dodging sixpack contains 2 white and 4 red wines that come in their own reusable, partitioned, eco-friendly six bottle bag. As a bonus, when you bring your empty bag back in, you receive a club discount on the purchase of six bottles or more of any of our in-stock wines. Our sixpack club has no rules and no obligations, just a good value collection of specially selected wine. Check https://corkncap.com/our-latest-wine-sixpack/ for information on the latest sixpack available. 

Pre-Tariff Pricing Still Holding On Our Best Sellers

Chateau La Castillonne Red, our best selling wooden crate Bordeaux of all time, has a sibling. The red has been known for its consistent quality year in an year out. It is a classic 50/50 blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot that has crowd-pleasing brambly fruit notes, a dryness that lends it self well to pairing with a variety of foods without over powering them, and finishes with firm but gentle tannins.

Chateau La Castillonne White, says “Sauvignon Blanc” on the label but it likely also includes a small amount of Semillon, another important grape from the Bordeaux region responsible for rounding the edges and softening the citrus notes of the predominant grape, giving the resulting wine a luscious structure and mouth-feel.

Try either wine for $10.99 a bottle or grab a wooden crate of 12 bottles for just $108, a savings of almost $2 per bottle. While drier than a typical domestic wine, Bordeaux wines are typically lighter in alcohol and much lower in residual sugar, with minimal chemical adulteration for people who care about such things.

Won't You Be My Neighbor?

My neighboring building attached to the south side of Cork 'n Cap is available for lease.  Approximately 1500sqft on first floor. This historic Civil War era building would be great for retail or for office space.  Plenty of parking.  Call or stop by for details.  517-784-0687

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