Got Grapes?
This grape listing blog is a free resource for both the wine maker as well as the grower. Local growers can list their fruit for sale. Please only list fruit local to Sonoma County and its environs.
If you would like to place a listing, please submit a post here AND send a quick email to info@thebeveragepeople.com to request the posting be approved. There is no fee. In the comments field below, please COPY & PASTE the following template and fill in the blanks, or create your own with similar info.
Growers, you may like to use this template and fill in the blanks.
Grape Varietal(s) Available:
Listing Date:
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Who picks?
Age of vines:
Rootstock:
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For Michael…
Available Chardonnay Grapes from Old Winery Road. Approximately 2 tons of Chardonnay fruit available on 1 acre Old Winery Road Vineyard. The vineyard owners are looking for someone to take on the fruit for free in exchange for maintenance.
For further details please contact Michael Muscardini at michael@muscardinicellars.com.
Impeccable Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon for sale.
VARIETALS – Machine & hand harvested available
Cabernet Sauvignon: 15 acres, 55 tons
Merlot: 3 acres, 10 tons
Founded in 1978 by viticultural and winemaking pioneer, Mike Rowan, Wine Creek Vineyard has been impeccably farmed at the highest possible standards for over 40 years. Now managed with his daughter, Mary Calla Rowan, the farm reliably yields superior quality fruit every year.
Applying her 20-years of experience in viticulture, currently as the Sr. Manager of Grower Relations for Jackson Family Wines and a Sonoma County Winegrowers Commissioner, Mary Calla has implemented extensive sustainable farming techniques that will nurture the vineyard for decades to come.
PRIOR CONTRACTS
Lambert Bridge, Clos du Bois, Duckhorn
ACCOLADES
91 Points, Wine Enthusiast
100% Estate Fruit
2009 Draxton Cabernet Sauvignon
ADJACENT WINES
Rafanelli Cabernet Sauvignon, $90 per btl
Mounts Estate Cabernet, $55 per btl
Michel-Schlumberger Cabernet, $50 per btl
CONTACT
Mary Calla Rowan Denner
marycalla.rowan@gmail.com
(707) 293-7740
Grape Varietal(s) Available: Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot
Listing Date: 7/13/24
Pricing: Depends on volume
Estimated Pick Date: 9/15/24 to 10/15/24
Min/Max: 100lb/3 tons
Who picks? Buyer Pick
Age of vines: 20+ yrs
Rootstock:
Clone:
Other:
Location: Kenwood
Contact info: Yang (415)987-5541, yangsta_78@yahoo.com
Bennett Valley Zinfandel and Petite Syrah from 30 year old vines on .75 acres in a professionally maintained vineyard 1 mile from Matanzas Creek.
You pick, up to ~1.5 tons: ~85% Zinfandel, ~15% Petite Syrah (in separate sections)
Slightly cooler climate for Zin = late pick (we often harvest ~10/12 at ~24 brix)
Formerly bottled and sold under the Mackie Family label. I’ve been making red and rose the last few years that you’re welcome to taste, but I won’t be able to make wine this season.
I have picking totes (stackable, 20-35lbs each), a cart, and grape hooks and clippers you are welcome to use.
$3000/ton or $2/lb for 100lbs+
Contact Olivia @ olivia@teich.net
Fountaingrove AVA – Award winning wine grapes for sale – Cabernet Sauvignon.
Approximately 1 ton – amount based on 2023 harvest. Priced at 1.20 per pound, $2,400/ton. Grower flexible on amount harvested …. Portion, all, etc.
Harvest is likely late Sept/early Oct. Vineyard originally planted in late 80s, with interplanting rows in late 90s and some replanting post Tubbs fire.
You chose harvest date and conditions, you supply picking labor.
Onsite homeowner/winemaker is happy to offer additional insight if requested 707-332-8262.
From RON DE NATALE…
Varietal: Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
Listing Date: June 22, 2024
Pricing: $1.90 lbs, call for tonnage price
Est. Pick Date: end of August/middle of Sept
Min/Max: 300 pounds, 2 to 3 tons
Who picks: We do
Age of Vines: first planted 1986, replants when needed
Rootstock: 1103P
Clone: 115, 777
Other:
Location: Healdsburg, CA
Contact Info: Ron DeNatale, rondenatale@comcast.net
707 431-8556
From RON DE NATALE…
Varietal: Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc
Listing Date: June 22, 2024
Pricing: .95cents per pound
Est Pick Date: early Sept
Min/Max: 300lbs/800lbs
Who picks: we do
Age of vines: 20 years
Rootstock: 1103P
Clone: 1
Other:
Location: Healdsburg, CA
Contact Info: Ron DeNatale, rondenatale@comcast.net
707 431-8556
From RON DE NATALE…
Varietal: Russsian River Valley Sangiovese
Listing Date: June 22, 2024
Pricing: $1.30 pound/call for tonnage price
Est. Pick Date: end of Sept/first of Oct
Min/Max: 300 pounds/2 to 3 tons
Who picks: we do
Age of vines: 20 years
Rootstock: 1103P
Clone: 1
Other:
Location: Healdsburg, CA
Contact Info: Ron DeNatale, rondenatale@comcast.net
707 431-8556
From Glenn…
We are looking for an interested party to pick, process, and keep the Pinot Noir grapes from our backyard vineyard consisting of 120 vines. Last year there was a 20 gallon output. We expect the grapes will be ready for picking late August to early September. We are located in north Novato, just a few miles from the Sonoma County line.
Contact info: glennoberman@gmail.com
Grape Varietal(s) Available: Cabernet sauvignon
Listing Date: 7/24/24
Pricing: $1 per pound for 100-1,000 pounds; 75 cents per pound for 1,000+ pounds
Estimated Pick Date: 1st week in October
Min/Max: 100 pound min; 3 ton max
Who picks? Pick your own (PYO)
Age of vines: 11 years
Rootstock: 110R (C)
Clone: FPS 07 (NC)
Other: Electric crusher and de-stemmer available for use (no charge)
Location: Hopland, CA
Contact info: Larry Costello, Phone: 415-225-5567; email: larrycostello@me.com