I think there are several, though I'm just starting to realize that. Are you in VA? @mainshipfred has found a source for some reds, though I think he 'knows a guy'. I'm trying to find some Viognier, Traminette, or Petite Manseng. Juice would be great for those white varietals for me though.
Where did you tour?
I am looking for pretty much whatever I can get. I definitely would like some of the whites, Viognier, Chard, Vidal Blanc and reds like Cab Franc, Cab Sau, Merlot etc...
I live in SW PA. We drove to Williamsburg and hit about 7 wineries along the way. I wouldn't have a problem driving 4-5 hours to pick up grapes and I would think the prices would be much lower too.
Northern VA has quite a bit to offer. Though there are smaller vineyards, you can find some gems there. For Norton, you may want to check Chrysalis. They usually produce a ton (no pun intended) of it. For whites, you could check with Pearmund. They've got a few plots with different varietals; their main being Chardonnay.
Northern VA has quite a bit to offer. Though there are smaller vineyards, you can find some gems there. For Norton, you may want to check Chrysalis. They usually produce a ton (no pun intended) of it. For whites, you could check with Pearmund. They've got a few plots with different varietals; their main being Chardonnay.
Funny you named those two out of all the wineries in NOVA. They are the two I've been talking to. I built the new Chrysalis tasting building. 12000sf with a 2000sf cave. I am a wine club member of Pearmund. Pearmund already told me I could get Petit Manseng and Norton. Chrysalis tentatively committed to Norton and Tannat depending on their annual winery orders. Either way I will have something. If anyone wants a specific varietal let me know the grape and quanntity and I will see what I can do. Don't want to be greedy but want to make sure I am able to get mine.
Was just at Pearmund with @mainshipfred a couple weeks ago. Loved their Petite Manseng. If I could get my hands on some of that or the Viognier, I'd be all over it.
If you happen to be talking w/ them, the PM and Viognier are my goals. If I can't get them, I'll get a Viognier juice bucket from Harford again. I'm very happy with the one I did in the fall and if the lawn is too wet to mow tonight, I'll be bottling it.
3 lugs each? I don't know the yield of either one.
That, or if its easier 6-7 gallons of juice. (that's easier for me - don't know if its easier for them)
Good point, I'll check, but what's the fun in that.
My press is stained red - not sure what a Viognier would look like after I ran it through there.![]()
I'll have me press built by then. First you are telling me I need a separate barrel for wine kits now you're telling meI need 2 presses. Geeze Jim, what the heck!!!!
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