On Jan 10, 10:20 am, Joe Sallustio > wrote:
> On Jan 10, 10:04 am, wrote:
> >
> > ...
> >
> Greg,
> ... What about Syrah? That is the most reliable grape I
> get in, consistently decent acid balance and great color.

Yep, I have two Syrah vines. It's the variety most recommended for hot
climates. A famous wine maker from Paso Robles told me... "that Syrah
just soaks up the sun and can't get enough... in the heat of summer
it's like 'is that all you got, give me some more!' "

> I did something weird with my Grenache this year, I made it as a
> white, not a blush. It's literally white. I already bottled it; it's
> that good now.

Great idea. There's a white Merlot from southern Arizona that's
supposed to be really good. It'll be a while before I'm getting any
grapes off of my Grenache vine, but when I do I'll have to try making
a white wine.

> Joe

Thanks for the ideas.

Greg