At Seven Birches Winery, we believe great wine begins with great grapes—and great partnerships.
Our custom crush program is designed to help vineyard owners, hospitality properties, and emerging wine brands bring their wines to life without the need to build and operate a full winery. By partnering with our experienced winemaking team and licensed production facility, clients can focus on growing exceptional fruit and building their brand while we manage the complexities of fermentation, production, and compliance.
Whether you are establishing a vineyard in northern New England, developing a private wine label, or exploring a new wine concept, Seven Birches Winery provides the expertise and infrastructure needed to transform grapes into professionally produced wines.
From Vineyard to Bottle
Seven Birches Winery offers full-service custom crush production from harvest through bottling.
Our production capabilities include:
- grape receiving and processing
- fermentation management
- pressing and clarification
- blending and stabilization
- filtration and finishing
- bottling and packaging coordination
All production takes place at our licensed winery facility in Lincoln, New Hampshire under federal and state regulatory oversight.
Clients retain ownership of their fruit and finished wine while benefiting from the guidance of an experienced winemaking team.
Supporting Vineyard Owners
Many vineyards across northern New England are established by growers, farms, and hospitality properties that wish to produce their own wines but prefer not to build a dedicated winery facility.
Our custom crush services provide a practical and efficient solution.
We regularly work with vineyards producing cold-climate grape varieties such as those in our own vineyard:
- Brianna
- Marquette
- La Crescent
- Sabrevois
- Prairie Star
- Frontenac
- St Croix
These varieties thrive in northern climates and can produce distinctive wines when managed carefully from vineyard to fermentation.
Our winemaking team works closely with vineyard partners to ensure that fruit is harvested at optimal maturity and processed quickly to preserve quality.
Experience with Imported Fruit
In addition to working with locally grown grapes, Seven Birches Winery has experience fermenting and finishing wine produced from imported grapes and juice sourced from established European wine regions.
This allows brand partners to develop wines that combine the character of local vineyards with classic international grape varieties.
A Partner for New Wine Brands
Seven Birches Winery also works with entrepreneurs and hospitality businesses interested in developing their own wine brands.
Launching a wine label typically requires significant investment in facilities, equipment, and licensing. Through our custom crush program, partners can develop wines under their own label while leveraging the infrastructure of an established winery.
This approach allows clients to:
- launch a wine brand without building a winery
- scale production gradually
- maintain professional production standards
- focus on marketing, hospitality, and distribution
Our goal is to make the process approachable while maintaining the quality standards expected of a commercial winery.
Regulatory Compliance
Wine production in the United States is carefully regulated. Seven Birches Winery operates under all required federal and state licenses, including permits issued by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau.
Our production team manages the recordkeeping and reporting required for commercial wine production, helping ensure that all wines produced through our custom crush program meet regulatory standards.
Built for Collaboration
At Seven Birches Winery, we see custom crush not simply as a production service, but as a collaborative partnership.
We work closely with each client to understand their vineyard, their goals, and the style of wine they wish to create. Whether producing a small experimental lot or supporting the long-term development of a vineyard-based wine program, our goal is to help partners produce wines they are proud to share.
Exploring a Vineyard or Wine Project?
If you are planning a vineyard, developing a wine brand, or exploring the idea of producing wine from your own fruit, we would be happy to start a conversation.
Our team can help evaluate vineyard production potential, discuss winemaking options, and outline a production plan that aligns with your goals.
Contact Seven Birches Winery to learn more about our custom crush and vineyard partnership services.
Who This Is For
Seven Birches Winery custom crush services are designed for small and medium-sized wineries, vineyard owners, and start-up wine brands who want professional winemaking without the cost or complexity of building their own facility.
Our services are ideal for:
- Vineyard owners who want to turn their grapes into high-quality wine without operating a winery
- Hospitality properties and resorts looking to create their own signature wine programs
- Entrepreneurs and start-up wine brands seeking guidance and professional production for limited or growing production runs
- Existing wineries expanding into new labels or varietals without needing additional production infrastructure
By tailoring our services to each partner’s needs, we make professional wine production accessible, scalable, and high-quality, helping you focus on your vineyard, brand, or guest experience.
Typical Project Timeline
We understand that vineyard and wine projects operate on a seasonal and time-sensitive schedule. Here’s a simplified workflow that shows how a custom crush project typically progresses at Seven Birches Winery:
Planning & Vineyard Consultation (Winter – Early Spring)
- Review vineyard site or incoming grape/juice quality
- Determine production plan, blending targets, and project timeline
- Finalize contractual agreements and harvest dates
Harvest & Grape Intake (Late Summer – Fall)
- Grapes are delivered or harvested under guidance from our team
- Laboratory analysis of Brix, pH, and acidity
- Immediate processing to preserve fruit quality
Fermentation & Winemaking (Fall – Winter)
- Primary fermentation in stainless steel or barrel
- Monitoring, racking, and stabilization
- Blending trials and tasting for style development
Aging & Finishing (Winter – Spring)
- Aging in tanks or oak as appropriate
- Filtration, clarification, and preparation for bottling
- Regulatory reporting and TTB compliance
Bottling & Packaging (Spring – Early Summer)
- Bottling and case preparation
- Delivery coordination or storage until removal
- Final quality check and review with client
Post-Production Support
- Optional consultation for future vineyard planning, brand strategy, or additional production runs
- Ongoing guidance to ensure consistent quality year over year
This structured timeline ensures that your grapes are handled professionally from harvest to bottle, with careful attention to quality, compliance, and style.
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