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    Your Sangria Recipe

    My recipe is based on a sangria that we once had in a Flamenco bar in Madrid. 2 bottles of red wine one cup of sweet vermouth one cup of Triple Sec Half cup of sugar 4 cups of Fresca (grapefruit lemon soda) one sliced orange one sliced lemon
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    Sourcing Grapes

    A good option might be the grapes from Colavita. Local Distributors — F. Colavita & Son probably your closest distributor is in Gainesville TX. I have picked up from him for several years now. he will have a reefer truck deliver it, and I usually drive down from Northwest Arkansas to pick it up...
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    Other Barrels vs Carboys for bulk aging kits

    I have had a great experience with Gibson brothers out of Hot springs AR Wooden barrels | Gibbs Brothers Cooperage | United States I have a 15-gallon barrel thatI used for several years, and I am planning to get a 5 gallon one next year.
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    Austin grape juice buckets

    Hey Steve, in Gainesville TX the distributor is Willem who owns Deschain Cellars. here is the page that has his contact information Local Distributors — F. Colavita & Son I really enjoyed picking up with him the last few years, he is a very cool guy who loves to share his winemaking knowledge...
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    Austin grape juice buckets

    @Robert R Unfortunately I am going to have to skip this year as me and my wife are expecting our first baby this year, about 4 weeks before the pick-up time frame. However, if you are willing to take a drive out to Deschain cellars in Gainesville TX you could pick it up there. Local Distributors...
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    where to purchase Grapes

    Where are you located? There are several options across the country.
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    Austin grape juice buckets

    No I am actually Stefan haha, I did pick up from Willem last year. And I know he will do it again this year. I decided to become a distributor myself in Northwest Arkansas, since there isn't a single source for grapes and juice anywhere near here. Worst case if I don't get enough orders to get a...
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    Austin grape juice buckets

    don't know where in Texas you are but I picked my grapes and juice up in Gainesville TX last year. Might be the one that was unresponsive to your emails. Anyway I know they will get grapes and juice again this year I don't know how far you are from Northwest Arkansas but I am a distributor for...
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    Muscadine varieties for wine

    yes agree on the noble and carlos muscadine. they are the best for wine in my opinion.
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    Hello from Denver

    check out F. Colavita & Son. they are a supplier with distributors all over the country. Local Distributors — F. Colavita & Son I believe they have a distributor in Denver as well.
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    2020 Fall Grape Season Coming Up

    My plans for this fall are: 6 gallons of Noble Muscadine. I know not everyone is a fan of muscadines, but I have made some really good dry versions of it in the last years. This year will be the first time I adjust acidity downward for it, to see what that does to this variety. 6 gallons of...
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    The Dutchman's Backyard (mini) Vineyard

    They still look pretty good though! I think it really shows these vines were made for the Arkansas climate, they have been very vigorous for me. I am debating on adding a second row of vines next year, or actually, I want to add a second row but still need to convince my wife haha.
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    The Dutchman's Backyard (mini) Vineyard

    They are doing great! Last year I was growing them without trellis, so I trimmed them back to like 6 buds this winter. And they took off this spring. I did lose most of the first growth to a late frost, but this is where they are at now: Don't mind the grass going to mow tomorrow. Hoping to...
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    Zelix Wine Adventures...Beginner Gearing up.

    Also, I would recommend looking for a used floor corker, oftentimes they can be found anywhere from 20 to 40 dollars. I found my Italian floor corker for 25 dollars. I took it apart to give it a good clean, sanded some rusty spots, and repainted it, and it is as good as new.
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    New Barrels for Forum Members

    How would this work as far as shipping goes? I am in Arkansas, and might be interested in it for next year. already oaked my last year's wines, and want to plan it out to where the barrel won't be empty.
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    Affordable grapes in the southeast?

    Colavita out of California has local distributors all over the country. Local Distributors — F. Colavita & Son I saw there is one in Buford GA. I found a location fairly near me last year, and the quality was great.
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    What to do with pomace?

    I usually make a Pomace wine that can be consumed after 6 months. Just add half the amount of accidulated water, and sugar to desired starting gravity. So if you got say 20 gallon of wine from the grapes, add 10 gallons back. I either do that or add the pomace to a juice bucket, to give it more...
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    "Flor quality corks," really?

    I have been using these corks: https://www.winemakersdepot.com/Wine-Corks-Aquamark-Natural-Colmated-9-x-175-P1055.aspx very happy with the quality, don't know if the would hold for 12 years though
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    Peach Prices - ?? Or other Fruits from Orchards/Stands

    That's a great price actually. I bought a half bushel from taylor's orchard in Gentry AR for 45$
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    Greetings from the Netherlands

    Oh yes, I remember having to order all my brewing stuff online because the nearest brew store was about an hour and a half away. Arkansas sure is a lot different than NL, definitely had to get used to that haha. I used to live on the island of Texel so I very much miss being able to go to the...
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