Every year, all of the wine kit manufacturers release a series of unique wine kits that are only available for a short period of time. These wine kits are very popular and, since they are produced on a limited basis, once they are sold out, they are gone. The best way to assure yourself of receiving these kits is to pre-order them. As with last year, we are again carrying 4 of the top manufacturer's limited availability kits, Mosti Mondiale Meglioli, Winexpert Limited Edition, RJ Spagnols Restricted Quantity and Cellar Craft Limited Release Collection.

Some of the online retailers will give you a discount if you order multiple wine kits from the same brand; however, we will give you 10% off if you order 5 or more from any of the 4 lines offered. This is our "MIX AND MATCH SPECIAL". This way you are not limited to only ordering all of one brand to receive a discount. You can order all of one brand or mix them up to get at least one of each. It is your choice and if you order 5 or more before December 1, 2008, you get 10% off on ALL OF THEM!

In addition,

• If you order 5 or more, we will include, at no additional charge, a screwpull corkscrew (retail value $24.99). We have found this is one of the best corkscrews for removing agglomerate corks, and
• If you order 1 or more Mosti Mondiale Meglioli, we will throw in 1 bottle of Pizzico Balsamic Vinegar (8.5 oz.), and
• If you order any 1 of the RJ Spagnols Restricted Quantities, you will receive 1 free copy of the book "Exploring Wine: The Culinary Institute of America's Complete Guide to Wines of the World".

All four of these series come with their own specially designed lables and the Meglioli's also come with corks and shrink wraps.

Our cut off date is December 1, 2008. If you order after that date, we will try our best to fill your order, but we will not guarantee availability.

Please note, you do not pay for any of the Limited Availability kits until you pick them up in the store or we ship them to you. Because of this policy, only credit card orders will be accepted for pre-orders of these kits.

The limited availability wine kits for this year will be announced around the first of October, so please check back then to find out which outstanding flavors will be available.

Here is a brief description of each series:

• Mosti Mondiale Meglioli

Although expensive compared to most wine kits, these kits deliver wines that live up to the price. These kits are 100% juice with no water to add and make delicious full-bodied wines. 4 kits are available each month starting in January. These kits usually ship around the middle of the month.

• Cellar Craft Limited Release Collection

This program has 4 wine kits, 3 reds and 1 white. All of the reds have grape packs and one kit ships per month starting in January. These kits usually ship around the end of the month.

• Winexpert 2008 Limited Edition

Winexpert will release 5 wine kits, usually 3 red wines and 2 white wines. These kits will ship in the first four months of 2009 with 2 available in January and 1 each in February, March and April. These kits usually ship around the first of the month.

• RJ Spagnols Restricted Quantity

The RJ Spagnols program has 5 wine kits, 3 reds and 2 whites. These kits ship 2 in January and 1 per month in February, March and April. These kits usually ship around the end of the month.

Or you can click here to see all 26 wine kits from all four manufacturers.