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- What is your favorite red wine?
- Zinfandel
- About Me:
- Retired military officer that hasbeen teaching high school the past five years. After several years of brewing beer, I decided to plant a small vineyard and go for it! 50 Zinfandel and 50 Petite Sirah.
Visit my vineyard at http://frstrain.googlepages.com
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Matt
I envy you, having your own vineyard. How many years have your vines been planted for? I am planning on planting a few vines in the spring, I do not have much space so I am thinking I will only be able to get about 5 vines in. Hoping that will produce around 50 lbs. Living in Kansas City also adds some difficulty, I will have to stay with either a hybrid or an American grape. Thinking maybe Norton. Happy growing and cheers.
How are your grapes growing this fall... ready to harvest them this year?
I also am a retired military officer, 21 years as a dental officer in the Navy last November. In fact my retirement ceremony was one year ago on Friday Oct 13. I hope you're enjoying your retirement as much as I am. I've cut back and practice 2-3 days a week, and enjoying doing the things I had put off for all those years.
We're making fruit wines mostly, but I did put in some vines this past spring, in or small backyard. I don't know if they'll ever produce enough to make more than a gallon or two- but it sure will be fun trying.
Take care, Matt