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For visibility, sharing this thread in this sub-forum as well! https://www.winemakingtalk.com/threads/forming-a-group-to-buy-southern-oregon-tempranillo.78898/

Inspired by @jpcart's post for forming a Sonoma zinfandel group. I'm in a similar position trying to track down a small amount of Tempranillo from southern Oregon. I've contacted a vineyard who said they would try to work something out (suggested trying to tack on my tiny grape order to one of...

I am seeking around 4 lugs (140 lb) of non-Pinot red grapes from the Umpqua or Rogue AVAs. Prefer Tempranillo but would be happy with other medium-bodied red varietals as well. If anyone has any contacts please let me know. Can harvest u-pick.

I'm currently making my first from-grape wine and also my first double batch. I've got ~130 lb of Pinot must in my 20 gallon Brute that I expect (hope) to get 8 finished gallons from (to be aged in 5 + 3 gallon carboys). I'll be pressing early next week and my problem is that I don't have any...

The vineyard I am supposed to be picking from this weekend has a chance of stray showers in the forecast during the harvest. I am concerned about dilution - what are ways to mitigate this and is it even a concern for light showers? I might be able to re-schedule my picking time to be slightly...

This year will be my first year making wine from grapes and also first time doing MLF on any wine. I am planning on sourcing 150 lb of Pinot to make 8 gallons red + 1 gallon saignee rose. I'm also considering getting an additional 50 lb of Foch but undecided (also open to suggestions - is it...

Hi all! For the past 2-3 years I've gotten into fruit winemaking, and this year I plan to make wine from grapes for the first time! I'm in the southern Willamette valley and am planning to source some Pinot Noir grapes from a local grower. I've been a lurker on this forum for awhile and I've...