Privacy Policy

Protecting your privacy is important to us. We hope the following statement will help you understand how we collect, use and safeguard the personal information you provide to us on our site.

I. What kind of information do we collect from you when you visit our site?

When you visit michaelshapswines.com, our stats package from Google collects some basic information about your browser. Examples are things like what type of browser and operating system are you using; how long did you stay on our site; what pages did you look at. This helps us understand how visitors browse our site, so that we can make their shopping experience better.

We also collect personal information about you when you check out of our store such as your name, address, postal code, phone number, etc. We need this information to process payment and ship merchandise to you.

II. Sharing of personal information - we don't do it.

Under no circumstances will we share any personal information that we collect with any third parties or web sites. All the information you give us is completely private and used solely for order processing and shipping. If you give us permission to send you marketing emails then we use your email for that purpose, but never does that email get sold or distributed to any other web site or list.

III. Newsletter Opt-Out.

If you have chosen to opt into our newsletter or marketing emails and decide to opt out, we have a simple unsubscribe form that will let you get off our email list. Also, under the member area, you will find a simple form to unsubscribe.

IV. Consumer inquiries and privacy.

If you have any questions about your privacy, or want to make changes to your profile, or get off our marketing list, simply send us an email.

V. Protecting your information.

All the payment information we collect is done so under SSL – a standard internet security measure. Any data that we store about you is kept behind a secure firewall in our database and is not accessible to the public in any way.

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.