Recent content by Alan Hunt

Not looking to make red (except in really good years, like '18), looking to make rose. Yes pinot noir does well in southern England, in the right spots and with proper management but ripeness levels for rose and direct press are a gamble let alone red! Final ripeness is what is staying my hand...

Ok understand more now. I am UK based, Cornwall, and have a small patch of vines. I started 15 years ago with table grapes in my greenhouse and 5 years ago decide to plant a few vines for wine. They are now fruiting and I probably have enough pinot noir fruit for 4 - 5 gallons of wine. Thanks...

Apologies for leaping straight in, I haven't done forums before and I am unaware of the etiquette. I have pinot noir in my garden at: Brix 15 ph 3.28 Is it too early to pick? Must adjustment isn't a problem, I'm just waiting for optimum flavour development. Thank you in advance, Al