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• Posted in thread: looking for info on Brianna on 04-25-2013 at 07:51 PM
  I hope to have my first harvest of this variety this fall.. From what I've tasted and read
  about this grape I've excited about the wine it will make.

• Posted in thread: Oaking Fruit Wines on 04-09-2013 at 11:51 PM
  Hey UBB! What kind of oak did you use and what quantity? How long are you leaving it in?In the
  blackberry I used 3oz of 'West Coast Blend'. It was left in for 9 weeks. I tasted the wine a
  month and 1/...

• Posted in thread: Oaking Fruit Wines on 04-09-2013 at 09:26 PM
  I currently have some blackberry and blueberry bulk aging with oak.FWIW

• Posted in thread: Dragon Blood: Triple Berry Skeeter Pee on 04-07-2013 at 10:15 PM
  The wife has been on me to make another batch of DB for this summer. So I started it today and
  didn't deviate to much from the original recipe:5gal batch.approx 40oz of RealLemon 1 3lb bag
  of Sunrise ...

• Posted in thread: Paso Robles Custom Home and Ultra-Premium Vineyard For Sale on 04-05-2013 at 02:34 PM
  group buy?;)

• Posted in thread: please help, do I need to cement my end posts? general anchor/trellis post question. on 04-01-2013 at 08:23 PM
  FWIW, here is what my end posts look like. Hard to tell but they are at an angle. Dug the holes
  using an old ice auger:: and I did use QuikCrete in the holes as well. In the ground since 09
  and no pro...

• Posted in thread: please help, do I need to cement my end posts? general anchor/trellis post question. on 03-31-2013 at 01:56 AM
  I think I like that plan the most as well. Trellis post/deer fence in, then plant vines, then
  install trellis wires. I DO more and more like Option 1. I just hope it will be strong enough.
  Btw, UBB, w...

• Posted in thread: Italian Sangiovese/Cabernet Sauvignon LR on 03-31-2013 at 12:48 AM
  I did the KR North Coast Grand Red and loved the "presentation" so much (sounds same as the
  Sangiovese Cabernet) that I ordered that kit too. Just had to get another 2.6L super grape
  pack!Started both...

• Posted in thread: please help, do I need to cement my end posts? general anchor/trellis post question. on 03-31-2013 at 12:44 AM
  There's a point where I see a mix of opinions - plant the vines first or put in your trellis
  posts first? I was thinking it would be better to first put in the posts (not the wires). This
  way you mini...

• Posted in thread: Tart cherry wine recipe on 03-26-2013 at 02:36 PM
  I have a thread regarding this subject. Here is the link if you are interested. the wine is
  still aging but at last racking it was showing lot's of potential.Good luck!