2011 Fresh Grapes From California via FVW's

[robie]

Sounds great, Mike. As I posted in another thread, I went to George's store over the holidays. From the carboy, he gave me a taste of the Pinot Noir he made from that fresh grape haul. I was pleasantly surprised that it was already so good. I could still taste that wine in my mouth 15 minutes after I drank it.

Don't tell anyone but I think George is weakening on his stance concerning not doing fresh grapes next year. I asked him about it. He said that everyday he forgets a little more about how difficult it was for the load to be so late and all the middle-of-the-night hassles. He said he wishes he could get a bigger load, so he could better control when and where the truck stops.

I am so disappointed in the fresh grapes I purchase from a local LHBS that, if he decides to do it again, I just might be willing to make that long trip next year to buy grapes from George. Maybe I could go along with one or two other guys to share the trip expenses.

Once again, I am really glad everything is turning out well with your fresh grapes. Keep us posted.

 

[ibglowin]

Very excited indeed! I may have the only Marquette in the state at the moment! Is your online store up and running yet? I want to try a bottle of Marquette Juice from one of the cousins!

I tell you this Mike because if I remember right you got a dozen of those from me when you planted! Are you excited yet?

 

[ibglowin]

Time has a way of dulling the senses for sure. I was so sure I was never going to make that crazy trip ever again but now that these are showing so much character and promise at such an early age, I just may be that crazy to do it again in another 9-10 months. Heck I can't remember what I had for dinner yesterday so I know I will probably be back next year! The trip wasn't that bad it was the delay, day after day in a hotel, in Dallas, with an 80lb Golden Retriever in tow.......

Don't tell anyone but I think George is weakening on his stance concerning not doing fresh grapes next year. I asked him about it. He said that everyday he forgets a little more about how difficult it was for the load to be so late and all the middle-of-the-night hassles. He said he wishes he could get a bigger load, so he could better control when and where the truck stops.

I am so disappointed in the fresh grapes I purchase from a local LHBS that, if he decides to do it again, I just might be willing to make that long trip next year to buy grapes from George. Maybe I could go along with one or two other guys to share the trip expenses.

Once again, I am really glad everything is turning out well with your fresh grapes. Keep us posted.

 

[ibglowin]

Gonna turn you into a bonifide red wine drinker yet!

That green taste in that Merlot would be the half pound of tartaric talkin'.....

Hopefully some CS and time will help it out.

Way to go. All mine are stabilized and I had a bit of my Cab ... the one in the video at 3.24 and it was one of the best Cabs I have had, the Wife said "it's ready to drink" and she wanted more. Now the Merlot is a different story ... it tastes green and bitter, more what I expected at this age.

I can't wiat

 

[grapeman]

Very excited indeed! I may have the only Marquette in the state at the moment! Is your online store up and running yet? I want to try a bottle of Marquette Juice from one of the cousins!

The store is up and running. I have no Marquette at the moment, but will be brining some early release out in another month or two. I will be glad when I get much more of a few varieties bearing well. It is hard to source grapes in the tundra up here! Click my banner when it pops up once in a while and you go directly to the store.

 

[ibglowin]

You make sure and save me a bottle (or two) for sure. I'll check back as well!

 

[robie]

You make sure and save me a bottle (or two) for sure. I'll check back as well!

And me! I'd sure like to have a couple bottles.

 

[marquis]

Nice thread. I have never seen such a large number of grapes being processed into wine. Looking forward to do it and see it personally. Thank you!