Frequently Asked Questions:
Q:How many pounds does it take to make a gallon of wine?
Q: When will the grapes be ready?
Q: What kind of grapes do you have?
Q: Is there a destemmer/crusher and press?
Q:How many pounds does it take to make a gallon of wine?
A: It takes about 15 pounds of grapes (before they are crushed) to give you one
gallon of wine. After you destem and crush the grapes it will weigh less.
Q: What are brix counts?
A: The Brix count is the percentage of sugar in the grape juice. It changes
depending on the weather and temperature. We keep the Brix count for our
grapes updated in the Brix Count section.
Q: When will the grapes be ready?
A: The grapes are usually ready the first week of October. It often depends on the
type of grape and the weather.
Q: What kind of grapes do you have?
A: We have Pinot Noir, Gewurztraminer, and Riesling for picking.
Q: Is there a destemmer/crusher and press?
A: We do have a destemmer/crusher and press that is free to use for anyone who
picks over 100 pounds. People who pick under 100 pounds are welcome to
use it too, but there is a small fee.
Q: What are your hours?
A: We do not have set hours. You can just contact us with what type of grapes you
would like and how much. Then we set up a time that works for you to come
out and pick