Grape growing... let me pick your brains

[Zintrigue]

Yes, it is incredible how willing most winemakers are to share their past experiences. I found that some at my workplace avoid talking about brewing or winemaking with me as they want to actually get some work done...such misguided priorities.

The nerve of some people.

I can buy grapes from all sorts of vineyards around here. He gave me names of people's brains to pick for growing. And, the golden piece of information: The name of a home winemaker in my neighborhood who's licensed to sell and would love to share his wisdom. Pinch me!

Oh you are in deep sh$t.

Shh... don't tell my husband....

-Zintrigue

 

[dwhill40]

But...if you like seeing those little sprouts turn into a hefty well formed grape producing factory shaped by your hands, it's pretty damn cool to grow your own vines. The drama that comes with each lesson learned, the research to find root causes, the plans for next year, seeing those purple tags hanging heavy, all very cool stuff. That reminds me...time to order the bird netting.