I make a rose from CV Grenache grapes every year, it's outstanding. I
think the Syrah is the best of the juices but they all blend well...

Joe

wrote:
> I know that this is always being asked so please forgive once more....I
> just recieved my price list for CV grapes. Prices are $28-30 for 36lb
> "fresh"grapes and $48 for 20 liter of juice.Canadian dollars that is.
> Was wondering if anyone might know what the ripening conditions were
> like this year. For example would the Grenache have all the flavor
> cooked out of it? What might stand up to extreme heat and still give
> some flavor? My choices are...ALICANTE,BARBERA,CABERNET FRANC,CABERNET
> SAUVIGNON,CARIGNANE,CARNELIAN,GRENACHE,MERLOT,MONT EPULCIANO,PINOT
> NOIR,SANGIOVESE,ZINFANDEL.....thanks in advance for any
> replys......andy j.