The purpose of The Amador County Winemakers Association (AWA) is to organize, conduct, and/or attend discussions, lectures, field trips, experiments, and demonstrations regarding all aspects of grape growing and wine making. Experienced members are available at all times to provide support and answer questions.

November 2008 Newsletter

The next meeting will be held at Marlene and Glenn's in Plymouth at 7:00 PM. Guest speaker once again will be Mark McKenna, Assistant winemaker at Montenvina Winery.

Sulfur additions

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From: Mark McKenna
Subject: Sulfur Formula

So the formula for sulfur additions using potassium metabisulfite (this is what most people just call sulfur - I'm sure it is what you are already using) is as follows:

Bordeaux Grapes for sale

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Great opportunity. One ton of field blend of 55% cabernet 30% merlot 15 % cab franc from older vines in Fiddletown appelation.&1500/TON Contact Hector Lopez FLC Mobile 209-747-8477

Zinfandel grapes for sale

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1200 LBS OF Zinfandel grapes. Twenty three years old , head pruned premium grapes. Past award winner zinfandel. Double gold at San Mareo County Fair. Multiple awards at Amador County fair. Ideal for home winemaker. $1500 PER TON or $1300 per ton-you pick. Current brix 19 Will take about another month to be ideal. My best wines from this have been made at 26 brix

GandyHill Vineyards, Wilton Ca- 2008 grapes for sale

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GandyHill Vineyards has wine grapes for sale for the 2008 Harvest. GandyHill Vineyards is a small family owned vineyard located in Wilton CA. The vineyard established in 2003 is located in the Lodi-Sloughhouse Appellation. The following varietals are for sale: Malbec, Sangiovese, Cabernet Franc and Petite Verde. At GandyHill Vineyards we take pride in our "hands on" approach to grape growing following the principals and practices of organic farming.

Metal End Posts

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I am looking for a source of metal vineyard end posts for my small home vineyard. I need 10 end posts as well as line posts. Does anyone have a source that is reasonably priced?

Thanks,

Bob K.

Rudy Chinco has Primativo available

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Rudy Chinco has some extra Primativo grapes. He says they are seconds but are lookin mighty fine. He sold his 1sts for 1100/t to mother sutter. The price of these is a negotiable 450/t. He does not computer but the phone is #245-4051.

Beat the Rush to the Big Crush!

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The 2007 Big Crush will be held on October 7th and 8th. The “Big Crush” offers great wine, food and fun at 29 Amador County wineries, including wines poured from barrel and bottle, delicious food, live music and a big raffle for prizes.

Equipment for sale. In Response to WinerySite.com: Ad ID 15342

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Hardly used and in great condition. Still on site in Plymouth CA.

I plan to be up there showing equipment
my cell phone is 703-851-8855

From the Trustee Inventory List::

Milani Crusher antares 150 (2000)

Fiddletown's Annual Fiddlers' Jam

Perhaps it is too late... but if not I wanted to let you know about Fiddletown's Annual Fiddlers' Jam. The serving of local wines is an important aspect of our event. I have attached a copy of our ad placed in this months Sacramento Magazine.