Joe Sallustio wrote:

> On Apr 19, 10:00*pm, "Paul E. Lehmann"
> > wrote:
>> Tom wrote:
>> > Any one getting Chilean grapes or juice?
>>
>> > Tom
>>
>> I am getting some Malbec from MdCrush but I
>> think they are coming from Argentina. *The
>> should be here the end of the month or first of
>> May. *If they are good, I may ramp up my
>> production next year. *April - May is a good
>> time for me to bottle some of my local wines so
>> I will have carboys empty
>
> I'm getting a pail of Chardonnay from Chile in
> mid May; we will see.
> The grapes were too pricey, over $1/#. If i
> knew they were premium grapes that would be one
> thing, i just have no visibility to that.
>
> Joe

Joe, the going rate for locally grown here in
Central Maryland is already over $1.00 per pound.
I started off paying about $.75 several years ago
but now the cheapest is $1.00 per pound with most
charging over that.

The Central valley California grapes sold through
S&S in Baltimore sell for slightly less but it is
way too high brix for me.

Of course, if I had to total my cost for growing
my own last year - $1.00 would be a bargain.
Spring freeze was disastrous for me. Of course,
there are some that think that because you grow
your own that they are "free" ha ha ha.