Recent content by Warrensparadise

I was not sure which sub-forum to put this under so admins if this is the wrong place please redirect it. I was wondering if anyone has a pattern for making smallwood collection boxes for harvest. I wanted to make a couple dozen boxes that could stack to be carted to our crush pad. We have a...

I am relatively new to wine making and wanted some input on the Chemistry. I have been making wine since 2013 and each year is getting a little better. I have a pretty clean, sterile workspace. We grow our grapes onsite. Single varietal Primitivo. Generally pick and crush around 22-23 Brix...

Thank you for bringing that thread to my attention! I have spent some significant time looking through the existing threads. I will be dong some more reading!

Ok. So after a few weeks of reading everything I can find online about "wine caves" and underground construction. I currently have a 400+ vine vineyard with potential room to expand. I have been making wine in a room downstairs in my home but have decided it is time for a dedicated space with...

I'm in! hope to win. Thanks!

Great question Gary, thank you. I am in Northern California, in the foothills in the town of Paradise. About 90 miles north of Sacramento. We do see pretty high summertime temperatures in the high 90's up to low 100's for a few days a year.

Hello! I am newer to the whole winemaking world and do not have tons of experience. I purchased a property this last year on 6.5 acres that had an established vineyard on it. We have around 400 primativo vines on about an acre of the land. This last harvest was fairly dismal as the vines had...