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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…

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…