Where do you get grapes if you dont live in CA?

Just make sure you are there the first day they come in. Then you will have a chance to get grapes that is of any good quality.

So, what kind of wine are you making? SG Brix ____________________________

marcO wrote:

sg- I'm making cab. I get them the when the truck arrives at the warehouse and process immediately. Their still cold when I get them. Good fruit, not much scrap, no mold, etc. I'm going to give extended maceration a try this year, any advice on finding co2? thanks,marco

snipped-for-privacy@yahoo.com wrote:

If you want high quality Vinifera varieties your best bet is probably CA, OR or WA but there are lots of other varieties grown in every state and certain regions in the east are known to have good climates for certain (even Vinefera varieties). Hook up with a local winemaker or your local wine/homebrew supply shop and see if you can get something that way.

Besides hav> I live on the east coast and get my grapes through a distributor.

We test TA, pH and Brix just after crush and find them to be within common ranges.

miker wrote:

I'm a homebrewer just checking out the winemaking forum, but if you're talking about CO2 gas (and I think you are), it is used a lot by homebrewers when kegging. Most homebrew supply stores (many of which also sell winemaking supplies) have available CO2 tanks for purchase, but they cannot ship them filled so you would either have to go and pick it up, or find a place to fill it (and I'm told that is as easy as going to your local welding shop).

Scotty B