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Sorry haven't been on in awhile so just seeing this. Still available and if so, any pics to share?

Sorry haven't been on in awhile so just seeing this message. Certainly interested if have any pics to share. Thanks!

I appreciate the input. I just found a winepress yesterday, so now it's just the crusher. Will keep an eye out

In Pittsburgh South Hills and interested in seeing if anyone might have a manual crusher/destemmer or a wine press that they're looking to part with? Thanks!

Expert or no, I really appreciate your input and thoughts on those options! I particularly like the idea of laying down the tops, maybe not for eventual use as a cordon but just to protect it as you mentioned, and then I'll let it keep growing as much as possible for this season. Thanks again...

ZHill, now that you mention that and I've spent a bit of time googling, I suspect you're right. Not every leaf on the vine looks like that--some completely fine, but from some very early reading it doesn't seem that there's much available to the hobby vineyard in the way of an effective spray...

Couple questions on my first year backyard vineyard: Most of what I've read on training first year vines talks about getting vines to top wire (for top wire cordon trellis) in first year, and training the laterals in year 2. Question is all of my vines this year have gotten to top wire and...

Thanks for the input. Wasn't intentionally going for 2 trunks but now I may based on your feedback. Being in the pittsburgh area (zone 6a), and these vines cold hardy to -20ish, is winter damage something I need to be too concerned about? Related to the advice to just let them go this year...

Just planted a bunch of first year Marquette vines a few weeks ago, and upon planting had cut them back to 2 or 3 buds per each of the 2 canes. With bud break over the last couple of days, it looks like all of the buds (plus some) are viable. I'm clear that the first year of growth is all...

Emailed the link to a friend who just got into the hobby...plz count me in!

I do most of mine on MS Publisher. Not a real power app for designing stuff like this, but I know it very well so have just stuck with it. Thanks for the compliment!

Really happy with how this label turned out (Nath is last name)

The Sauv Blanc in the World Vineyard label is really really good considering going it's a 'non premium' kit. I've made that one 3 times now. In about 6-9 months it's terrific. Favorite of family and friends as well.

I've got a number of higher-end kits in various stages of aging but would like to get started on a quicker maturing white to enjoy during coming summer months. Looking at either the WE VR Pinot Gris or Pinot Blanc...not expecting anything incredible, just something tasty and enjoyable. Any one...

I've made the CC Showcase South African Shiraz and it's just coming up on a year old. It's my favorite of the half dozen CC and WE Eclipse kits I've done to date.