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Grapes for Sale: Pinot Noir-Sierra Foothills AVA-El Dorado County (Corrected)

Pleasant Valley Vineyards near Placerville has approximately 800+ pounds of Pinot Noir for sale. Located in the Sierra Foothills AVA, Pleasant Valley Vineyards sits at 2700 ft. elevation on south facing slopes. Owner picks. Minimum 200 pounds. $1.00/lb. under 800 pounds, $.90/lb. 800+ pounds. Harvest date is estimated to be late August to early September….

Wine Yeast Talk

Do you hear the harvest rumble? Time to rearrange your winery and dust off fermentation items and equipment. When sealed well and stored properly (as airtight as possible in a cool environment), wine yeast can last for a couple of years. But when doubt, throw it out. Recent years have brought designer yeasts and yeast…

Grapes for Sale: Merlot, Tempranillo, Petite Sirah – Fair Play AVA (El Dorado County)

Golden Leaves Winery in Fair Play has 8 tons Merlot, and approximately 2 tons each of Tempranillo and Petite Sirah for sale. Vines are 25 years old and cultivated in the Fair Play AVA using sustainable practices. No minimum. Buyer picks. $1 lb. $1900 / ton for 1000 lb+ orders (negotiable, especially if buyer willing…

Grapes for Sale: Viognier, Vermentino, Grenache, Fiano, Picpoul Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese (NW of Winters)

Doug MacKenzie has several varieties available to home winemakers in his 1 acre vineyard 8 miles NW of Winters at the base of the mountains. Typical ripening dates (based on last year) and approximate yield: Viognier – early August ~800 lbs; Vermentino – August 20th ~700 lbs; Grenache – August 24th ~500 lbs; Fiano –…