Newbee(r)
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Well, the hops are growing, the apples and perry pears are in - and there's 6m x 12m of space with good sun out the front for some vines. Looking at planting some riesling vines as they do really well in Canberra - I can probably get 12 or so established vines in this space and around 50kg grapes once they are. I found yalumba now sell vine stock, so will be sourcing from them, as they make some cracking riesling.
As the vines will take a few years to establish, I was thinking of sourcing some grapes locally to get my skills up. Is anyone aware of local wineries that may sell some grapes before I start the run of calls?
I was also thinking about building a press over summer as I pick up the other bits and pieces - demijohns, refractometers etc. Does anyone have any experience doing this, or should I save some grief and spend some $ on one of these too?
Not looking to go into large scale production, just to produce 2-3 cases of annual vintage in between the brews and the ciders.
Any help with second hand equipment going in the canberra / NSW region also appreciated!
J
As the vines will take a few years to establish, I was thinking of sourcing some grapes locally to get my skills up. Is anyone aware of local wineries that may sell some grapes before I start the run of calls?
I was also thinking about building a press over summer as I pick up the other bits and pieces - demijohns, refractometers etc. Does anyone have any experience doing this, or should I save some grief and spend some $ on one of these too?
Not looking to go into large scale production, just to produce 2-3 cases of annual vintage in between the brews and the ciders.
Any help with second hand equipment going in the canberra / NSW region also appreciated!
J