Squish, squish

The Route 66 Cellars winery in Needles, Calif., held its second annual grape stomp, reports the Mohave Daily News, where customers could crush the fruit with old-fashioned way — with their feet.

The article gives some background on the relatively new business:

Route 66 Cellars opened its doors in March of 2006 and they are currently producing about 10,000 bottles a year. They sell about 14 varieties including a signature jalapeno wine, an award winning orange muscat and an award-winning port.

Boyd said that the prices for his wine average around $12-$16; “what we offer for $12 is the equivalent of what you’d get in Paso Robles for $24 or Napa for $50.”

“My everyday is the equivalent of a big vineyard’s custom reserve,” said Boyd. He said that because he’s brewing smaller quantities, he can pick out the best fruits that the vineyards have to offer.

Regrettably, Route 66 Cellars won’t use the grape juice from the stomp event for winemaking.

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