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Finally able to put in a decent sized vineyard. I have been looking for a spot for a few years, to no avail. Found another hobby winemaker that has the ground but had no interest in growing the grapes. He is a MUCH better wine maker than I am, I am much better at growing things. We are on...

Does anyone have any they are willing to part with?

After living out of town for the past 30 years, decided to move to town. Finally got the last 50 vines producing at the old place, harvested just shy of a ton last year, Looks to be even better this year. Just couldn't make the move without bringing some with me. Started these last year from...

Does anyone have experience with leasing land for a vineyard? I have been trying to buy some property for a number of years, they will not sell. The owner suggested maybe a lease. As this is a long term option, I thought I would get some input. It is only 1/2 acre, but right next to our property.

I picked my grapes a couple weeks ago, racked them off the skins and pulp a few days ago. I pressed the grapes then kept the pommace cake in the bag, then soaked it in 3 gallons of water. after 3 days I brought the sg upto 1.700 and re-fermented it. Will this turn out to be anything, or did...

Right now my Valiants are @18 brix, but they are starting to raisin. The weather has been HOT HOT HOT, now it is supposed to rain this next week.

Does anyone have a tried and true recipie for Valiant grapes? I can't seem to find one. The last 3 years we have just kind of winged it. After reading a number of other posts, it seems we may be doing it wrong. The wine is drinkable, but really grape flavored, with a bit of moonshine flavored...

I have been lurking for quite some time, deceided it was time to join in the discussion. I have 2 Valiant in the back yard (6 years old), 2 Beta on the east side (3 years old). So far I have harvested the Valiant for 3 years, 60#,110#, 100#. The Beta have been allowed to set fruit for the first...