Where do you buy grapes in bulk from to make wine?

[italiandudeinchicago82]

I'm in a suburb about 30 minutes west of Chicago. I want to start making wine but want to knwo where to buy bulk grapes for cheap?

[rob2ca20]

French oak or American Oak? How long? … I live less than an hour from prim time (Napa valley). It is possible for small producers to make great wine. It is more than possible to make bad wine. This is a great challenge. I know people that did it …(both). Making wine is fun .. I suggest you take it lightly and have fun. Is there a school that teaches this stuff in your area, perhaps they can help.

[Jeanie]

Where ever you normally buy your groceries will more than likely give you a discount when you purchase by the case. Just ask the produce manager.

[oikos]

Find the wineries in your area. Many of them will be willing to sell grapes to you by the case. The wholesalers of produce probably carry only table grapes, not wine grapes. If there is a homebrew shop near you, you might be able to go in with other home-vintners who buy from the shop and get a better price.

[The Wizard.]

Why grapes? You can make wine out of any fruit or veg.You would have to be near a vineyard to buy grapes.But what you can do is try a Brewer's and supply shop,and buy dehydrated grapes,and use for wine.

[Lovely World]

It is possible for small producers to make great wine. It is more than possible to make bad wine.

[verygood]

Hello,


New York State growers are expecting a bountiful grape harvest in 2009, hopefully with the great quality levels of the past few years. Even for grapes for which we are most well known, like Riesling and Cabernet Franc, there will be a surplus. So the New York Wine & Grape Foundation (NYWGF) is partnering with Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) to try to find “homes” for these wonderful grapes.


thanks!!

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