2013 Vintage

[Greg]

Dudes,

For next year, Im thinking about Grenache, bordeaux blend, Zin, Petite, chianti, brunello, a white and rose.  This may be too much.  We would need to get 8 different grapes.  This is a lot.

What do others think?

Greg

[Alexis Harte]

I really like the Zinfandel and the Chianti. I could do without the petite. Would really like to do another full body white. I know people like to shit on Chardonnay but what would you guys think about trying one? That or VIogner. I'm not a big Sauvignon Blanc drinker.

iAlexis

[Greg Friday]

I agree with all you said Alexis. We need petite to blend with zin and if we do Grenache, but maybe not too much on its own.
I'd try a Chardonnay. It would be interesting and we could try to lightly oak it. Ill try to get a used white barrel from ridge. They make a chard that is pretty good.
After reading about chianti, I think we can make a much better one than we did before. That's another wine that I'd like to blend petite into, but only 5-10%. We can also think about a super Tuscan / super Oakland by blending Sangiovese with merlot.

Much to think about. Our order needs to be in by June.

Greg

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[david fryer]

after careful consideration, a year or so, i have decided that i am going to make wine, selfishly, by myself for myself. i have decided to concentrate on only 2 varietals a year. i may, however, be interested in exchanging wine for blending purposes, if you like, if not, i am fine with that too.

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[david fryer]

i didn't say but this is for the 2013 vintage.

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[Greg Friday]

You breaking up the band?

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[Greg Friday]

No but seriously Dave, why don't you do some with us and some on your own.  Even if it is just a little petite to blend or some white, I'm sure a little variety would be nice.  This way you can have some to share and some that's all your own.  You won't have to bother with me on your own wine.  : )

It wouldn't be the same without Dave...

Greg

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[Will Guyette]

It wouldn't be the same without Dave...

Agreed.

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Will

[Alexis Harte]

I agree. Really enjoy hanging with you Dave.

But I understand your situation. 

I personally think making fewer varietals and focusing on the ones we know turn out really well (e.g zin) makes sense. I ran out of that way too fast! 

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[david fryer]

ahhh, shucks guys.

doesn't mean we can't collaborate from time to time. 

anyway, you'll be seeing a lot of me bottling 2012! :)

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