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It is an american variety much like concord. According to Purdue University: Sunbelt is a Concord-type grape variety developed by the University of Arkansas. Sunbelt withstands high summer temperatures better than Concord and does not exhibit the uneven ripening phenomenon so common to Concord...

Thanks for the advice. Ihopetohave someflex tanks in the future. I hate the thought of snow! It is just now turning cold here.

Surely, someone has used them before. I see the IBC totes tucked awayat about every winery I've been to. It seems a person could keep wine in the totes or barrelsclose to8 months (I'm guessing) before the wine needs to be bottled or moved to something more inert. I realize that Flextanks are...

I keep mine in the fridge too. The gauge showing how much CO2leftin the tank will not be as accurate in the cold fridge, but so what. When the co2 runs out get it refilled and you're back in business. Kegging is the only way to go! You'llnever want tobottle again.

Anyone tasted wine made from Sunbelt grapes? I am thinking about ordering some to make a concord like wine. Double A suggested them to me as I was looking for a grape that would make wine similar to concord, can be sprayed with sulphur, and have more resistance to black rot and other diseases. I...

Anyone have experience using HDPE plastic barrels or IBC totesfor secondary fermentation or for storage? If so how long can you keep wine in this type of container without having micro-oxidation problems? Any off flavors or odors?

I just want to say how great it is you havesuch wonderfulrelationship with your son!Every man that become a dad hopes for that. Congrats on having it! May your health keep improving. and wow, what a trip.

Sounds like some good IPA material! Sucks about the other varieties.

Shoulda got a Falcon! Those grapes look yummy.

Same here mark. The two vines that had damage was opposite of the road and surrounded by our feilds and woods. I can't figure it out. Thank goodness they've recovered.

Been a while since I've updated... Here are some pics of the Vineyard in June-July? a couple vines mysteriously damaged somehow- likely 24D I cut all that growth off and the new growth is ok. Also, some circada damage or something? The new protector of the sheep! Looks...

So Jealous! I planted some hops this year. Can't wait... I love IPA

Ha, I was wondering what that was on my vines. I was afraid it was some disease. Thanks for sharing.

I love the way the 4AK looks at the early growth stage. That 1st pic is really nice.

Let's see, would I rather look at a vineyard or empty feild? Hmmmm. Oh well, now you can devote all your attention to your own!