By accident I just found a small vineyard that sells grapes to the public that is only 18 miles away from my home. I've never tried any of these, and that is where I will start once I get paid next week (and can afford a few bottles of wine).
I'm looking for anyone who has made wine from one of these grapes and your impressions, good or bad. They are all the same price ($1.35 per lb). They are Dornfelder, Regent, Noiret and Cabernet Franc.
I can get them by the pound, no need for whole lugs. Also, I know it depends on the year and variety, how many pounds per finished gallon should I aim for, is 15 to 20lbs in the ballpark?
I can also get several white varieties and have narrowed it down to Vidal (.65/lb), Chardonel (.70/lb) and Seyval (.60/lb). I'll probably let my wife choose the white variety and from the descriptions I've read she'll probably go for the Chardonel.
Thanks,
I'm looking for anyone who has made wine from one of these grapes and your impressions, good or bad. They are all the same price ($1.35 per lb). They are Dornfelder, Regent, Noiret and Cabernet Franc.
I can get them by the pound, no need for whole lugs. Also, I know it depends on the year and variety, how many pounds per finished gallon should I aim for, is 15 to 20lbs in the ballpark?
I can also get several white varieties and have narrowed it down to Vidal (.65/lb), Chardonel (.70/lb) and Seyval (.60/lb). I'll probably let my wife choose the white variety and from the descriptions I've read she'll probably go for the Chardonel.
Thanks,