4 year old Pinot Noir grapes from a new wine area

[ZebraB]

Question about sourcing fall grapes: I am new to winemaking (kits only for about 1 year) and I found a vineyard 1 hour away that is selling organically grown Pinot Noir grapes directly to local winemakers. However, since it is a new vineyard and new grape area, I am wondering if it would be better to try to get something 5 hours (one way) from an established grape distributor (which the source would likely be unknown) or the close local place. What would you choose?

If you think this is worth a try, then what yeast would you use?

 

[cmason1957]

To me, it would be get the grapes close. Get to know the grower well, so that when everybody from your area is wanting those grapes, he remembers you were there from the start. For yeast, I would go to the morewinemaking site and check out their recommendations for yeasts.

 

[ZebraB]

To me, it would be get the grapes close. Get to know the grower well, so that when everybody from your area is wanting those grapes, he remembers you were there from the start. For yeast, I would go to the morewinemaking site and check out their recommendations for yeasts.

Thanks. Yes. Getting to know the grower would be key. They sell thier own fruits and veggies to the public. So a good way to build the relationship.