Been reading a lot of old threads here as Im currently trying to figure out the exact same thing. Making 2 similar wines too.
a zin/muscat blend (Lodi) . And a cab blend.(?)
Pintos
I’ve heard nothing but good things about both Lanza and LMP. Especially the clone 169 cab. So if it ain’t broke....
Amador Gold, from what I’ve read on here, seems to be a safe bet too without breaking the bank. Pintos has the highly regarded limited supply Koch ranch cab too.
I made the Paso cab (clone #8) in ‘18 and was much lighter than I would have liked. I wouldn’t get it again. personally if I go with Pintos then I’m doing Lanza or Koch cab.
keystone (potential option for you?)
I’m also close to another supplier in Montgomeryville PA Keystone HomeBrew. Not posted online yet but they’ll have Wash St grapes & Red Hill Lake County Cab. (Spoke today) Apparently it’s their top shelf. It’s pricey. I feel guilty. But..ya know.. not enough to not get it lol
the red hill lake county cab isn’t carried by many and I kinda like that aspect. Keystone will post remainder of their grapes this week
I love this but also hate it since it’s a total guessing game.
**Interested in that PS/PV question. Using PV to boost just b/c it seems like the go-to.
