JimCook
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I didn't see a specific spot for making wine from grapes, so I'm dropping the post here in hopes that a moderator will relocate it if it's better housed somewhere else.
This past Saturday, I picked up 12 lugs (216 pounds total) of Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. I was concerned that the grapes would be delivered while I was on my recent vacation, but as it turns out they arrived just after I came back. Thankfully, the retailer ordered more than what was pre-ordered and I now have two happy identical fermentations happening. I don't have pictures with me here but will post some from home later.
pH = 3.54, TA = 0.73%, 21.4 degrees Brix.
Anyone else get Chilean grapes this year?
By the way, George's latest issue of Pressing News mentions fresh grapes in the fall from Colavita. I purchased Zinfandel Colavita grapes last year and they were great.
- Jim
This past Saturday, I picked up 12 lugs (216 pounds total) of Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. I was concerned that the grapes would be delivered while I was on my recent vacation, but as it turns out they arrived just after I came back. Thankfully, the retailer ordered more than what was pre-ordered and I now have two happy identical fermentations happening. I don't have pictures with me here but will post some from home later.
pH = 3.54, TA = 0.73%, 21.4 degrees Brix.
Anyone else get Chilean grapes this year?
By the way, George's latest issue of Pressing News mentions fresh grapes in the fall from Colavita. I purchased Zinfandel Colavita grapes last year and they were great.
- Jim