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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 –…

Grapes for Sale: Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc – Kulani Vineyards, Shingle Springs (El Dorado County)

Kulani Vineyards in Shingle Springs has 500 pounds each of Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc for sale. Cabernet Sauvignon clone is French337 and Rootstock is 110R. Sauvignon Blanc is Rootstock 110R. 100 pound minimum. $.75 per pound. Seller will pick. No crusher/destemmer available. Sauvignon Blanc is expected to be ready to harvest end of August,…

Grapes for Sale: Zinfandel – Lovall Valley (Sonoma – Napa)

Small vineyard Zinfandel for sale. Vines are 23 years old. Vineyard is located in Lovall Valley that’s commonly associated with the community of Sonoma but the vineyard address is in Napa County. Approximately 1,000 lbs for sale. $1 per lb. Buyer and grower pick together. Berries are just beginning veraison; harvest ETA: mid-October. Contact Rose…