Custom Crush

Custom Crush

Michael Shaps Wineworks has offered contract winemaking services since we opened in 2008. Whether you are an independent grower or a winery with limited capacity, Wineworks has a wide range of services and capabilities. Our team works with clients around the state to craft wines unique to each. We will set up a consultation to discuss your winemaking goals and work with you to teach you the intricacies of each step in the winemaking process. We require a minimum of three barrels for contract winemaking and can only offer this service to commercial clients.

Email Michael Heny for more information at:  winemaking@michaelshapswineworks.com

Current Clients:

Barn at 678

The Barns at Hamilton Station

Brix & Columns Vineyards

Chateau MerrillAnne

General’s Ridge Vineyard

Hamlet Vineyards

Honah Lee Vineyard

Mount Ida Farm

Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards

Summer Wind Vineyard

Upper Shirley Vineyards

Valerie Hill

Woodbrook Farm

Winemaking Services

  • Sourcing grapes from leased and managed vineyards around Virginia
  • Development of a winemaking plan based on your goals and target clientele
  • All aspects of processing from harvest to bottling
  • Sourcing of new and used barrels for wine aging
  • Assistance with logistics and approval of wine labels
  • Warehousing services
  • Consulting

Contact Us

Shiners and Bulk Wine

Michael Shaps Wineworks
Custom Winemaking Services Since 2007

Your partner for consistent sourcing of  high quality shiners and bulk wine

The team at Michael Shaps Wineworks consistently offers high-quality shiner and bulk wine options, including both Virginia and International appellation offerings.  We can also discuss bottling or sourcing something specific to your needs.
For more information or to receive samples of shiners of bulk wine, please contact our team at winemaking@michaelshapswineworks.com.

Custom Bottling Services

Precision Bottling with Quality and Consistency

Michael Shaps Wineworks
Custom Winemaking Services Since 2007

Package Your Wines for Market with Confidence

At our Charlottesville, Virginia facility, the team at Michael Shaps Wineworks offers comprehensive Custom Bottling Services designed to ensure your wines are finished and packaged to the highest standards. From final sulfur and gas adjustments to careful oxygen management, our team provides the expertise and attention to detail needed for a clean, stable, and professional bottling outcome.

Our Bottling Services Include

We provide a complete suite of pre-bottling and bottling support, including crossflow filtration for efficient and gentle clarification, final sterile filtration to ensure microbial stability and clarity, and precise final adjustments of FSO2, O2 and CO2 to meet your desired specifications. Throughout the process, we carefully monitor dissolved oxygen levels to minimize pickup during bottling and preserve freshness and longevity. We also offer both cork and screw cap closure options to align with your brand and wine style.

Bottle Sourcing Available

We can source standard bottle shapes at competitive pricing, ensuring you receive exactly the quantity needed—eliminating the risk of shortages or excess inventory.

We offer a variety of solutions from any stage of the process.  Please reach out to our winemaking team at winemaking@michaelshapswineworks.com for further information.

Custom Sparkling Production

Craft Exceptional Sparkling Wines with Confidence

Michael Shaps Wineworks
Custom Winemaking Services Since 2007

Bring Your Sparkling Program to Life

Sparkling wine continues to be one of the fastest-growing categories in the market. Whether you are launching a new label, expanding your portfolio, or meeting increasing demand, Michael Shaps Wineworks provides Custom Sparkling Production tailored to each of our clients’ goals.

Our Sparkling Production Capabilities

At Wineworks, we utilize both traditional and modern techniques:

Méthode Champenoise (Traditional Method)

Create premium sparkling wines with complexity, elegance, and aging potential. Wines are typically aged between 12 and 36 months before disgorging.

Force Carbonation (Similar to Prosecco)

Efficient, consistent, and cost-effective production for fresh, fruit-forward sparkling wines designed for immediate consumption and broad market appeal.  Wines are typically carbonated in the winter or spring following harvest.
We offer a variety of solutions from any stage of the process.  Please reach out to our winemaking team at winemaking@michaelshapswineworks.com for further information.