Home brew guru. A pioneer in the revival of brewing beer at home, Charlie Papazian will sign copies of his new book, “The Home Brewer’s Companion” (Avon, $11), at 7:30 p.m. Monday at Borders Books & Music, 49 S. Waukegan Rd., Deerfield. Call 708-559-1999 for information.
Juice for winemakers. Sante Fe Grape Distributors, 1000 W. Randolph St., has obtained a quantity of additive-free California wine grape juice ready for fermentation. The juice comes in sealed, 5 1/2 gallon pails. Nineteen types of red juice are available and 15 types of white, plus grenache rose. Prices are about $32 per pail. Call 312-421-6326.
Wine by mail. The proliferation of opportunities to buy wine by mail continues. The Four Farthings, the Lincoln Park tavern and grill, has launched Club Wine International. Members receive two bottles a month for approximately $22 plus tax and shipping. Call 1-800-616-9463.
The California Wine Club offers monthly delivery of two bottles from that state plus an eight-page newsletter for $30 including tax and shipping. Call 1-800-777-4443.
Lambert Bridge Winery, located in Sonoma County’s Dry Creek Valley, has organized the “Just the Fax Wine Club.” Members receive a monthly facsimile offering limited-time sales prices on Lambert Bridge wines. For information call Adam Lee at 1-800-975-0555 or fax 707-433-3215.
