New guy growin' grapes in West MI

[Tyler1985]

Hi everyone,
I have been working full time at my uncles vineyard since spring. Hands down the most chill and rewarding job I have had the pleasure of doing so far. I'm pretty good in the botany realm but am pretty new to wine making which is why I have arrived here. Any way.. I'm hoping to pick all of your brains and share some of the fun of wine making and grape growing.

 

[Brew and Wine Supply]

Very nice, what part of W Mi? have family in K-zoo.

 

[Tyler1985]

The Vineyard is about 2 miles from the lake. Between Ludington and Muskegon. I live in Whitehall which is just south of there. So far It's been a great year for grape growing in this climate zone. Dry and hot

 

[Brew and Wine Supply]

What types of grapes are those?

 

[robie]

Sounds like you are enjoying working with the grapes. Stay with it!

Welcome to the forum.

 

[Tyler1985]

What types of grapes are those?

we have quite a few varieties.


riesling
resling 239
NY70
merlot181
Baco
GR7
Vignoles
Cab Franc
Cayuga White
Frontenac
Gewurztraminer
Shiraz
De Chaunac
also seedless table... i'm not sure what variety (good for eating)

I think the ones in the picture of the row is Frontenac.

 

[grapeman]

Looking great there. Have fun with them.