calvin
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I've been making wine since 2014 all kit wines, dragon bloods and so on. I've made 2-300 gallons. I went on my first winery tour here in Minnesota/Wisconsin. I really like a dry red made from Marquette grapes. I think I'm ready to try my first batch from fresh grapes. I found a vineyard not to far away with the grapes I want for $1 a pound. I guess my ???'s are.
How many grapes do I need for 12 gallons or so?
I'll be de stemming by hand
Maybe get my kids to crush em in a brute??
I'll probably buy a press or.... I've heard of people pressing in a Rubbermaid mop bucket? (It would be new)
Is there a recommended step by step recipe I can follow?
Anything I need to know about buying the grapes?, things to look for? So on
Sorry for all the questions in one post here. Maybe you can point me in the right direction.
Thanks in advance. This site has been the single most helpful resource in my winemaking adventures
Cheers [emoji485]
How many grapes do I need for 12 gallons or so?
I'll be de stemming by hand
Maybe get my kids to crush em in a brute??
I'll probably buy a press or.... I've heard of people pressing in a Rubbermaid mop bucket? (It would be new)
Is there a recommended step by step recipe I can follow?
Anything I need to know about buying the grapes?, things to look for? So on
Sorry for all the questions in one post here. Maybe you can point me in the right direction.
Thanks in advance. This site has been the single most helpful resource in my winemaking adventures
Cheers [emoji485]