Group Crush: Rosé of Cabernet – Great Bear Vineyards, Davis, CA – Sustainable & Organic Grapes Have you ever made a Rosé? It is like making white wine, but from red grapes. However, the red grapes must be picked early in the harvest season to ensure you get a bright refreshing Rosé. Family Vineyard. SHW…
Viognier and primitivo made with grapes from this 18-year old vineyard continue to capture top awards. The vineyard is located in the Alta Mesa sub appellation within the Lodi appellation. Both varieties are Only the viognier is currently (primitivo is sold out) available for the upcoming harvest. $1 per lb. Grower picks; buyer picks up…
Donna Bettencourt is organizing a group buy of montepulciano grapes from Rancho Victoria in Plymouth, California. Price is $900 per ton. Looking for a few more members to purchase grapes to meet minimum tonnage requirements. If interested, contact Donna at donnab1045@gmail.com by June 15.
Group Buy: Petite Sirah – Vista Luna Vineyard, Clements, Borden Hills AVA (AVA) Organic Thad Rodgers is organizing a group buy of organic Petite Sirah grapes from the Borden Hills AVA NE of Lodi. Vista Luna is a 400 acre commercial vineyard that sells organic grapes to premium and commercial wineries. Thad will coordinate a…
Home gardener is growing two vines each of Merlot and Pinot Noir (see pic below) for ambiance. The 5-year old vines are prolific, but the gardener says they are not very good for eating. Therefore, she’d like to donate the grapes to a club member. The garden is at Fair Oaks and San Juan in…
Amos and Wreatha Olson are sponsoring a purchase from Naggiar Vineyards in Grass Valley. These are very well managed grapes and Amos has a personal relationship with the vineyard manager and with him will walk the vineyard during the summer to keep an eye on the quality. Amos and Wreatha have been buying these grapes since…
