Our grapes were subjected to unprecedented and prolonged high temperatures in July and the impact on our harvests this year is uncertain. The situation is discussed in this blog posting from Mark Greenspan or Advanced Viticulture: https://advancedvit.com/what-does-a-prolonged-heat-wave-mean-for-the-vintage/
Wine Grape Growers
2024 Grapes Available
Dear LWGA Growers & winemakers:
Our 2024 vintage grapes will be available to interested parties, if any member of LWGA interested, please reach out to us:
Sal: 925-330-2440 —-Sal@captainvineyards.com
Susan: 925-899-0703—susan@captainvineyards.com
Our grapes are grown in a green, sustainable & dry farmed manner since 2007
Petite Sirah – estimated 2-4 tons
Petit Verdot- estimated 1-3 tons
Cab Franc- estimated <1000 labs
Pinot Noir-estimated 1200l abs
Cab Sav-estimated 1100 labs
Sal had a total knee replacement among other health issues & will not be able to make wine this year!
Interested parties can visit our website to learn more about how we grow our grapes & make the wine.
Captain Vineyards, was featured on California-Live channel 4.
Next LWGA Meeting: Better Grape Growing, and Host Needed
Wine Grapes for Sale or to Buy
Hello winegrowers, makers and drinkers. If you have grapes to sell or are looking to buy grapes, you can go to the Lamorinda Winegrowers website and click on the Add Post button on the top left to create an announcement that will go to members.
Other sources of grapes: