We cannot say enough good things about Wines By Design. Last summer my family and I had our first experience making wine at Wines By Design. We had a blast and were so impressed with the knowledge and friendly staff, that we’ve been back twice since. The quality of the wine is extremely better than most bottles of wine you can buy at the store, plus you get to tell your friends and family you made it on your own!
Krista Hudson
You may have heard that there are some changes happening at Wines By Design. Well, you’re partly right. After nine years, Jim Hilbert and Michael Ferugia, owners of Wines By Design, have decided to step aside and enjoy the fruits of their labors (as well as the vine). Marty Zess and Dan Hartwig have stepped in to take on the responsibilities Jim and Michael have admirably filled since 2006.
From Michael and Jim:
Jim and I would like to thank all of you for your support and patronage these past 9.5 years. We have met a lot of good people and made some incredible friends over the years and it has been a fun ride and lots of memories that we would not trade for anything. Some of you may know we have considered selling the business and we have found the perfect folks to continue on with what we have started. Dan Hartwig and Marty Zess have taken over the business 12/01/2014.
Jim and I would like to enjoy more of that retirement phase without working two jobs. We will miss each and every one of you and the fond memories made over the years.
If anyone has a gift card, purchased prior to 12/01/2014, please redeem it within the next six months so Jim and I can make good on it. We’ve set aside an escrow account to insure all our past customers can redeem gift cards. After that point any old gift cards will be null and void.
I wish you all the best and look forward to seeing you around town.
Sincerely,
“The Wine Guys” (Michael Ferugia & Jim Hilbert)
From Dan and Marty:
You’ve heard the old adage “You don’t fix what’s not broke”? Well, so have we.
Jim and Michael have done a fantastic job with Wines By Design. We’re hoping to continue that tradition. We both started out as customers of Wines By Design ourselves and when we heard that they were looking to move on, we didn’t want the fun to stop. We’re privileged to continue the “WBD experience”.
You’ll see the same faces that you are already used to: Matt, James, Joe and Christina are all still here to help you put up another batch of wine. We’re planning on some small changes (like the new web site) down the road, but mostly, it’s business as usual!
We look forward to meeting new friends, working together with you to put up (y)our favorite wine(s), and celebrating the fact that: The more things change, the more they stay the same!
All orders are shipped within 48 hours Monday – Friday 8a – 5p.
We use the following carriers to deliver our orders:
The rate charged for the shipping of your order is based on the weight of your products, and your location. Before the final checkout page you will be shown what the cost of shipping will be, and you will have a chance to not place your order if you decide not to.
If an item goes on back order we will ship you the part of your order that is in stock. When the item becomes available we will ship you the rest of your order. You will not be charged any additional shipping and handling for the second shipment.
Looking for an idea for a gift? Stop in and pick up one of our gift certificates. Whether it’s for yourself, the family or a group of friends, we’ve got something for you.
Done with your shopping? Come in and pick up yourself a little something. Wine you make yourself is a gift that keeps on giving.