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I'm waiting to do my first batch from crush. I will be trying Zinfandel from the Amador County, California area (Plymouth). I've heard that there are two types of yeast used for Zinfandel grapes in this area - D 80 and D 254. I have not had any practical experience in this matter and don't...

I will try to grow Lemberger grapes in Northern Nevada, south of Carson City (USDA zone 6a). My previous plan was to try Marquette, however, after tasting wine from both grapes, Lemberger is the clear winner. Does anybody have any experience with Lemberger in colder climates? What trellis...

Most wine grapes in Northern Nevada (Sierra foothills) in zone 5-6 are Frontenac. I would like to start a Marquette vineyard and can't find much info. What trellis system should I use, and can I space the grapes @5-6 ft. apart? To maximize grapes, I'd like to space the rows 4-5 ft. Will that...