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Grapes for Sale: Sangiovese, Tempranillo – Newcastle

Lost Vines Vineyard in Newcastle has approximately 1200 pounds of Sangiovese and 1200 pounds of Tempranillo for sale. Sangiovese harvest is expected the third week of September, or earlier for Rosé. Tempranillo harvest is expected the first week of October. Vines are 8 years old, and protected with bird netting. Price for either is $.75/lb….

Grapes for Sale: Pinot Noir – Kenwood, Sonoma Valley AVA

Professionally managed Pinot Noir grapes for sale from a sustainable, hillside vineyard in Kenwood. 500-800 pounds at $1.75/lb. if you pick or $2.00/lb. if grower picks. In return, Seller requests a few bottles of the completed wine. Estimated harvest is mid-September. Contact Randi Grindstaff randi@grindstaff.org

Grapes for Sale: Mourvedre – Placerville, El Dorado AVA

2 tons of organically farmed, award winning Mourvedre grapes from the El Dorado AVA. (1 of 3 wines to get a perfect score of 100 in the California State fair.) Grapes from Tablas Creek budwood. $1.35/pound with a 100-pound minimum and a $20.00 deposit. Grower picks. Expected harvest is October. Reserve by email eileen@maisficawinery.com or…

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…