Looking forward to the 2010 crush

Posted in 2010 Moaveni Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc, 2010 Moaveni Vineyard Syrah on Thursday, June 3rd, 2010 by admin

Planning for the upcoming crush…I am going to make four wines this year, all from the Moaveni Vineyard in Bennett Valley:

  1. Sauvignon Blanc: 150 lbs grapes ~= 7.5 gallons wine  ~= 3 cases
  2. Syrah: 500 lbs grapes ~= 30 gallons ~= 12.5 cases  ( this one with Erwin )
  3. Zinfandel: 150 lbs grapes ~= 9 gallons wine ~= 4 cases
  4. Rose of Zin: 150 lbs grapes ~= 7.5 gallons wine ~= 3 cases 

I am going to be busy. This is more than I have ever tried. The good news is I have sunk my entire allowance for toys for several years into a crusher/destemmer and a bladder press, so no more renting and driving around the equipment. I’ll have it when I need it.

I do need to plan out the glass and barrels that I’ll need. I’ll start putting together a table of the required items.

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