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03-27-2012, 10:40 PM
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Nortons
Anyone growing norton grapes in Wisconsin or Minnesota? I would like to try and start some if it sounds doable. I am close to Lake Michigan east of Green Bay so the climate is not too extreme.
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03-28-2012, 12:33 AM
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IMHO you would need a climate that can accumulate about 3800 growing degree days.That's just based on the earliest I have ever pick them, I ususally try to let them hang out to 4000+
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03-28-2012, 01:05 AM
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I was going to say that even if they will survive, you likely can't ripen them there. Like Randoneur says, it takes a lot of gdds to ripen them.
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03-28-2012, 12:33 PM
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I guess I'll stick to cold hardy varieties.
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03-28-2012, 02:24 PM
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Here in MO - they harvest those close to November!! Long growing season..
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03-28-2012, 02:54 PM
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I would love to get down there and see some of those vines after reading the book "Wild Vines" by Todd Kliman. The Norton has such a history.
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03-28-2012, 02:55 PM
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Yeah they are neat - I am planning on making some norton this fall.
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04-08-2012, 03:21 PM
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I have two batches going now, one from last year and one from the year before. The two year old one is comming along great, this grape needs some aging. Last year with the heat and drought was not good for them, little juice. Lots of skin and seeds. Out of 100# of grapes and adding a few gallons of water to get something to stir, ended up with only 5 gallons. It is light, almost like a Pinot Noir. At last racking it tasted pretty good.
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04-09-2012, 01:19 PM
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Anyone know where to get norton juice??? I may be in need of 50-100 gallons.  Would love also to get just 1 gallon to experiment with.
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04-09-2012, 02:42 PM
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Anyone know where to get norton juice??? I may be in need of 50-100 gallons. Would love also to get just 1 gallon to experiment with. |
This time of year may be tough, but around you, pick a winery...lol
I know the people over at Adam Puchta if you need me to put in a word for you. 
Come fall, I get a weekly newsletter from the state listing people selling grapes by the pound and the ton. I'll let you know when I start getting it again.
BTW... Adam Puchta Winery is now the oldest family owned winery in the nation!
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