Grapes near New Orleans.

[jpcoote]

I'm new here so I figure I'll open this with a Hello to all!

That said, I'm looking to make my first grape wine, but I live in New Orleans and would rather use something other than Muscadine... Can anyone recommend a place to get grapes near New Orleans. Near is a very relative term here. I don't mind driving to someplace like Texas if necessary, as long as the return drive can be done in under 8-10 hours.

Oh, and I'm looking to make a red wine. Not ready to try whites just yet .

 

[winemaker_3352]

Welcome aboard!!

I am in MO - so no real help on the grape location for you. Hang in there - someone will chime in.

You might try and find local vineyards in the area and contact them. That is how i find my grapes...

 

[Julie]

Hi jpcoote,

Welcome to winemakingtalk. Have you made any type of wine yet? If not I would suggest going with a kit and if you look at our vendor section we have vendors who sell kits.

 

[toddrod]

The only vineyards in our area that grow non muscadine grapes are Ponchatrain and Landry's. Other than that I think you are going to need to look at Texas

 

[jpcoote]

I've taken a look at Pontchartrain. Have you ever been there? Regardless of whether or not it turns out to be useful for getting grapes, I'm planning on paying the vineyard a visit for fun. I'll have to look into Landry's too.

Also, I have not made grape wine before, but I've a few beers, some mead, and I started some blueberry and peach wine this week.

 

[toddrod]

I have not been to any of the Louisiana wineries