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Well, it looks like Bob and Duffbeer have persuaded me that I should attend.
I've never made wine from grapes - it looks like I have lots of reading to do.
I guess I need to let Bob know what I actually want, but I'm in your hands - I need to make something foolproof (and if you've read any of my other posts you'll know why).Pete the Instructor
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Originally posted by goldseal View PostI need to make something foolproof (and if you've read any of my other posts you'll know why).National Wine Judge NGWBJ
Secretary of 5 Towns Wine and Beer Society
My friends would think I was a nut, turning water into wine....... Lyrics from Solsbury hill by Peter Gabriel
Member of THE newest wine circle in Yorkshire!!
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Originally posted by Richard_S View PostDon't worry about it too much, I managed ok last year, the wine pretty much makes it's self.Pete the Instructor
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You have to decide before I pick the grapes up yes.......I am not (contrary to popular belief) making a penny on this, you will pay what the grapes cost plus a transportation fee (£1 per box) to cover the hire of the van and the diesel.
so I will pick up exactly what people have ordered.
If you are unsure, go for the Tempranillo, or the merlot if they have it,.....watch this space sometime in August I will post what will definitely be available, but I will need a 2nd choice for everyone, just in case when i get there the varietal you chose is sold out.N.G.W.B.J.
Member of 5 Towns Wine and Beer Makers Society (Yorkshire's newest)
Wine, mead and beer maker
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Yep that's straight up, Bob makes zilch from grapefest we do it for the fun and festive part of wine making, Rich and Richard _S will verify this, it's a fun but busy day crushing grapes (a little food this year guy's) and a few drinks after. No profit to be made, just hobbyists enjoying the real grape thing.Discount Home Brew Supplies
Chairman of 5 Towns Wine & Beer Makers Circle!
Convenor of Judges YFAWB Show Committee
National Wine Judge
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Sounds great to me - I don't mind getting my hands dirty, and I get some tuition for free too!
I hope I'll be travelling up from home, in which case my wife will probably knock up some of her garlic and parmesan chicken.
Looks like I'll need to bring some DJs then.Pete the Instructor
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National Wine Judge NGWBJ
Secretary of 5 Towns Wine and Beer Society
My friends would think I was a nut, turning water into wine....... Lyrics from Solsbury hill by Peter Gabriel
Member of THE newest wine circle in Yorkshire!!
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Better book some accommodation (because I'm too soft to camp). I take it things get going Saturday am, and I'll need to book a room for Saturday night?Pete the Instructor
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Originally posted by goldseal View PostBetter book some accommodation (because I'm too soft to camp). I take it things get going Saturday am, and I'll need to book a room for Saturday night?Discount Home Brew Supplies
Chairman of 5 Towns Wine & Beer Makers Circle!
Convenor of Judges YFAWB Show Committee
National Wine Judge
N.G.W.B.J Member
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