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  1. relli1130

    Getting close!!

    Thanks for the input. Our supplier is offering, among many other varietals, Charbono, Aglianico, Montepulciano, Nero D'avola, Nebbiolo, and Sagrantino. Anyone here had any experience using or blending any of these grapes? I typically do a Syrah, Zinfandel, and Alicante blend. But this year...
  2. relli1130

    Getting close!!

    Quality of grapes are good, but quantity is 20-25% down. Can't help but think this will drive up prices. I live in Pittsburgh, and we source our Grapes from Lodi - not too far from Napa. I'd imagine the harvest will be similar to Napa. Good quality, and less quantity (referring to the...
  3. relli1130

    Grape Destemmer Funnel

    Watertight joints I thought of that as well. But then I thought I could just use a silicone sealant on the seams (the outside seams). Or, I thought before I actually crimp/rivot the seams, I could hit the seams with a bead of silicone caulk. The excess would ooze out once crimped/riveted...
  4. relli1130

    Grape Destemmer Funnel

    Also, what would be preferred metals to make this out of? Probably stainless would be best. Are there alternatives?
  5. relli1130

    Grape Destemmer Funnel

    Thanks everyone. I've been thinking of using saw horses. I would like to fabricate a funnel. This is the one I had in mind.... The seller that sold me the destemmer wants to keep this exact funnel. He gave me the dimensions: he top view measures 33" x 12" The 33" includes a 1" lip...
  6. relli1130

    Grape Destemmer Funnel

    Hi Everyone, I have a grape destemmer as pictured in my attachment. I purchased this used, and it is in fine working order. The person that I purchased this from had a funnel that he fabricated (or had fabricated at by a heating and air conditioning worker) to catch the crushed grapes and...
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