AxisOfBeagles wrote:

Are you also in Argentina? If not, I would not
expect quality wine grapes after being shipped
that far.



On 2008-02-02 13:03:38 -0800,
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said:

I am considering ordering malbec grapes from
South America. The supplier has quoted 18 pound
boxes. How many gallons should I get out of an
18 pound box of malbec grapes?

Does any one have any suggestions or comments
about what to expect with this grape?

Thanks.
Orlando

I would not let what Axis said stop you from
trying them. Many of us have made or still make
wine from grapes grown in the Central Valley of
California and shipped via refrigerated truck to
the East Coast. All of us by vegetables grown
all over the world, including South America. A
lot of us have even bought fresh roses grown in
places like Guatemala.

Personally, I would go for it and I have
considered doing so myself. I do not know of very
many sources for Malbec grown here in the US.

The grapes may be high brix and the juice yield
may not be what one normally gets from lower brix
wet climate areas (like the East Coast) so the
best you can do is get an idea of the range. I
would think you can get easily get a gallon from
about 14 pounds of grapes. If it works out, you
have the advantage of making the wine in the
spring instead of waiting for the fall. If you
go for it, be sure to give us some feedback on
your results.