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Get in on the Grape Level at Water2Wine
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John Nix is giving everyone in McAllen the opportunity to become a vintner.
In early fall 2008, Nix opened Water2Wine, a winery that allows customers to become part of the winemaking process. Patrons can choose and mix ingredients for a customized batch.
After 45 days of fermentation, customers return to bottle and cork the wine, plus add a personalized label they’ve created.
Water2Wine also offers hundreds of wines from around the world for purchase. Each of its wines is available for tasting.
Nix says he discovered the concept when he met another Water2Wine franchise owner in San Antonio.
“It seemed like a good idea for the Valley,” Nix says.
The McAllen Chamber of Commerce agreed, awarding Nix a small business grant to help create the Web site to accompany the launch of his business.
Water2Wine, located at 5171 N. 10th St., Ste. 300, is open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday.
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