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Hello All, we're getting ready to install the trellis system for our new small vineyard and are looking for thoughts on what method of trellis to use. We're planting 39 vines each of the following; Chardonel, St. Vincent, Marquette. Double A Vineyards (source of the vines) recommends MWC (mid...

As long as it still has the potent smell. (Again assuming your asking about potassium meta, not sodium Meta). That’s according to what we learned at Musto’s wine making boot camp.

If your asking about potassium metabisulphite, we were tought that once mixed, as long as it still has it’s potent smell, it’s good for cleaning. In regards to the powder for use directly in the wine, about 1 year once the package is open. If you meant sodium meta, sorry for the providing the...

Thanks all yep, tractor supply 6-7 inch diameter x 8 ft long, about $16 piece, 18 posts in my yard waiting for ground to thaw - along with 1000 ft roll of 12.5 ga wire, gripples, and irrigation drip system!

Hello folks, Looking for a source for end posts in the North East Connecticut area. Turning out to be a little more difficult to source than I expected. I would like round wood posts preferably 6 inch (or more) in diameter, by 8 ft long. The small Vineyard we are planting this spring will...

Thanks or the well wishes CT Drew and Kevin L. I’m just hoping I can get the trellis and watering system in before the vines arrive!

Hello Sage, Choices were based on what we like and what we can grow here in North East Connecticut. Chardonel for white that gives us options including Oak and Malo - closest varietal to Chardonnay that we can grow. St. Vincent - Chianti like, one of our favorites. Marquette because the local...

It’s actually a 5 ft bush hog. I used it to clear heavy brush, bitter sweet, wild roses and willows with 2-1/2 inch diameter trunks from the vineyard area (and another 1 acre area - behind the old chicken coop you can see in the pic - future additional vineyard if all goes well) with no problem...

Here’s the first piece of vital equipment Ford tractor and bush hog This is the now frozen solid south slope where the vineyard will be. About 85 by 85 feet. Will have 9 rows of 13 vines at 8 foot row spacing and 6 ft vine spacing.

Well, we see how it goes. Will be challenging, but we are looking forward to it.

Haha! Thanks, this is Connecticut so we will see what happens. Can always keep buying grapes!

Decisions made and order placed for this spring. 39 Marquette 39 St. Vincent 39 Chardonel The small vineyard is plowed and the soil is tested. We had nearly non stop rain and then immediately frozen ground so we couldn’t get the trellis and watering system in yet so will get it done as soon...

Thanks again for all the great help and suggestions. Will be reviewing them all in detail this weekend. Please keep them coming sincerely appreciated!

Thanks Arne

Thanks everyone. Really appreciate the recommendations and suggestions. Please keep them coming!

The local vineyards in our area this summer are offering; Whites - Traminette, Cayuga, Prairie Star Reds - St. Croix, Marquette, Marechal Foch. In Connecticut we have a system of "Farm Vineyards". It is apparently the only way to make wine to sell at a...

Hello, I'm in the process of prepping soil for spring planting in north east Connecticut. My question is to others that are growing in this or a similar climate (zone 6). We are going to start with about 60 vines (30 red/ 30 white), and have room for significantly more in the future. If you...

Hello All, I have been referencing this great web site for a while, and finally decided to "join up". Making wine has always been on my "bucket list" since watching my Sicilian grandfather (when I was a young child) making wine. My wife and I started about a year ago as part of our...