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    Following discussions last night with Goldseal and Duffbeer, we have decided that in order for more people to have access to it, the educational stuff would run on the Saturday (10th September) alongside the grape processing.

    We will meet up for a curry the evening before (Fri 9th September) for those arriving early.


    The educational stuff would be something along the lines of:

    Methods and benefits of degassing followed by Q&A session

    Making Wines from Grapes, do's dont's and maybe's followed by Q&A session

    SO2 testing, MLF testing, acidity testing followed by Q&A session

    Filtering methods Enolmatic/minijet/harris followed by Q&A session

    Fruit wine must preparation and use of steam juicer followed by Q&A session

    Evaluating wine and identifying wine faults and fault correction followed by Q&A session

    Round table evaluation session, bring along your wine, and have it analysed, get useful feedback as to how to improve it.

    Please let us have your feedback as to what you would like to learn more about, and we can see if we can fit it in.



    So grape processing to start at around 10.30 am hopefully

    Educational stuff to start at around the same time, possibly slightly later, to make sure everything gets off to a smooth start. Possibly do the Making wine from Grapes one first, then set everything rolling?

    Brian (Cellar_Rat) is the supplier for Grapefest this year, having come up trumps last year. So you will pay Brian direct for your grapes, which should make things easier. He has a system for ordering he is working on, and he will post details soom.

    While everyone is here, and before the heavy socialising starts, we need to discuss VWC, WAH and Grapefest...future plans (we want your input, so think about it in advance)


    Also...wine swap......

    Bring a bottle...take another winemakers bottle away (bring 2 bottles take two away etc etc)


    Karl will do another "big prize" raffle

    hope to see you all there. I will start a who is attending list elsewhere, please let me know if you are coming, definitely, or maybe and i will update the list accordingly. It's important I have an idea of numbers, just in case we end up with too many people and we need to switch venue.

    regards

    Bob
    N.G.W.B.J.
    Member of 5 Towns Wine and Beer Makers Society (Yorkshire's newest)
    Wine, mead and beer maker

  • #2
    Grapefest 2011

    just a query really where is it held etc.

    thanks
    Lisa

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    • #3
      Knottingley, Yorkshire.
      Pete the Instructor

      It looks like Phil Donahue throwing up into a tuba

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      • #4
        I am sure I read somewhere that we are dealing with Brian direct for grapes at GF this year. I may have missed this - apologies if so but Brian would you let us know varietals and how to order/pay etc. Or is it a little too soon 2 weeks.
        Simon
        "I can certainly see that you know your wine. Most of the guests who stay here wouldn't know the difference between Bordeaux and Claret." - Basil Fawlty

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        • #5
          Bump - any news on grapes?
          Simon
          "I can certainly see that you know your wine. Most of the guests who stay here wouldn't know the difference between Bordeaux and Claret." - Basil Fawlty

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          • #6
            Sorry Simon


            missed this post....

            Brian has it in hand, and will be posting details soon of what is available, how muc, etc etc

            regards
            Bob
            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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            • #7
              Thanks Bob.
              Simon
              "I can certainly see that you know your wine. Most of the guests who stay here wouldn't know the difference between Bordeaux and Claret." - Basil Fawlty

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              • #8
                Everything is peachy.

                I have just got off the phone - the crops will be a bit later this year, natures calendar not ours.

                I should have confirmation next week I am being told of varieties and prices.

                More news soon..
                Gluten free, caffeine free, dairy free, fat free – you gotta love this red wine diet!

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by Cellar_Rat View Post
                  the crops will be a bit later this year ...
                  ... but still OK for 10th Sept, yes?
                  Pete the Instructor

                  It looks like Phil Donahue throwing up into a tuba

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                  • #10
                    I get the feeling that we are all chomping at the bit here so to speak. It's really geting close now isn't it.

                    Still trying not to panic.

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by goldseal View Post
                      ... but still OK for 10th Sept, yes?
                      10-4

                      loving the new signature line Pete
                      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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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by Ted.B View Post
                        I get the feeling that we are all chomping at the bit here so to speak.
                        It gets worse
                        Pete the Instructor

                        It looks like Phil Donahue throwing up into a tuba

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                        • #13
                          All ok for the 10th. Grapes normally start shipping august bank.

                          DON'T PANIC MR MANWEARING !
                          Gluten free, caffeine free, dairy free, fat free – you gotta love this red wine diet!

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by Cellar_Rat View Post
                            DON'T PANIC MR MANWEARING !


                            lol
                            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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                            • #15
                              So, to be clear, has Grapefest moved to Walmington-On-Sea?

                              Don't tell him Pike?
                              Simon
                              "I can certainly see that you know your wine. Most of the guests who stay here wouldn't know the difference between Bordeaux and Claret." - Basil Fawlty

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