This spring I visited the Yakima Valley, and found a grape farmer that fits my needs to sell fresh grapes to you this fall.  This is going to be fun!

Varieties available are the usual suspects, with 6 white grapes and 6 red grapes available.  Unfortunately, the grower just told me that this year he will not have any Gewurztraminer or Lemberger, but hopefully they will be available next year.

We will be selling the grapes in 25 lb boxes.  It takes about 100 lbs to make 6 gallons of wine.  We will pick up the grapes in the Yakima Valley on a Friday, and you can then pick them up here at the store that weekend.  We will offer crushing and pressing services as part of the program.

The grape farmer has told us the grapes will be harvested later than usual this year, and of course depends on the weather from now until they are ready to pick.
Right now we are anticipating picking the grapes for an October 15th, 22nd, or 29th delivery.  That's only 4 to 6 weeks away!  You will need to be a bit flexible about these weekends, as mother nature is in charge!  At this point I expect all grapes to come the same weekend.

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Here is the varietals and their 25 lb box price.

White Wine Grapes

• Chardonnay - $41.25
• Sauvignon Blanc - $36.25 
• Gewurztraminer - not available 2011
• Pinot Gris - $41.25 
• Chenin Blanc - $38.75 
• Riesling - $40.00 

 Red Wine Grapes

• Merlot- $43.75 
• Lemberger - not available in 2011
• Cabernet Franc - $43.75 
• Cabernet Sauvignon - $46.25 
• Syrah - $45.00  
• Sangiovese - $46.25

Blending!  The 25 lb boxes make it easy for you to buy multiple boxes and blend your grapes!  You could do 75 lbs Merlot and 25 lbs Cabernet to make your own personal blend.  Be creative here!

So you want to make great beer?  Then this 3 evening class is for you!  Tom and JP will go over all of the components of beer making, with in-depth information on how to make better beer. 

One of the highlights is the sensory analysis section where your instructors taint some PBR with the most common beer off-flavors.

At the end of the class you will also go home with a CD full of their presentations and is a great reference tool for your brewery.

The class is 3 consecutive nights, October 4th, 5th, and 6th.  Each night begins at 6 pm, and ends around 9 pm.  Registration is $60 per student, and must be paid in advance.

Class minimum is 10 students, bring a friend and sign up today!

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Home Cheese making is an old art that went away during the industrial revolution.   Today it is coming back as a fun hobby that is rewarding and tasty!

Learn to make Mozzarella, Feta and Ricotta in this 4 hour show and tell style class.  Cheese Whiz Lois will show you helpful techniques and tips on how to enjoy this wonderful hobby.   Registration for this class is $40.00 per student.

You will get to taste samples of some cheeses that Lois has made in advance of the class, and also to taste some of the cheese made during class.

Are you tired of your buddies drinking your beer for free?  Forward them this email and get them to sign up for our beginning brewing class so you can drink their beer for free!

This is an entry-level class designed to show the first time brewer the beer making process. A 5-gallon batch of beer will be made in the class, and we will go over the use of specialty grains, hops, yeast, malt syrup, sanitation and fermentation during the class. Class fee is $20.00 per student.  Class is from 6:00 to 9:00 PM.

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Click here to register for our October 19th Beginning Brewing class.