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Easter | Shut up and make wine

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Shut up and make wine. The pursuit of grape growing and wine making within eyeshot of downtown Los Angeles. Broke down and did it. Once an addict…. →. March 31, 2013. To the despair of my parents, I am not religious – in any sense of the word. Nevertheless, I do recognize the symbolism of religious ceremonies, observances, rituals and calendars. Take, for instance, Easter. But as LAFD wants vegetation cleared by tax day, something needed to be done. Yesterday was as good a day as any. Whatever happens he...

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An “IKEA vineyard”, or: making the most of a little patch of dirt | Shut up and make wine

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Shut up and make wine. The pursuit of grape growing and wine making within eyeshot of downtown Los Angeles. Cutting out the green tape →. An “IKEA vineyard”, or: making the most of a little patch of dirt. January 11, 2012. Making the most of a little space. Over the course of this blog’s existence, I’ve been contacted by a few people in the area entertaining the idea of putting in a home vineyard on their properties. One option is to try growing potted vines. I’ve written about this in the past. Ultimate...

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“Proof-Of-Concept” sparkler | Shut up and make wine

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Shut up and make wine. The pursuit of grape growing and wine making within eyeshot of downtown Los Angeles. Smells like a miracle (or something….). So… you want to plant a home vineyard… →. 8220;Proof-Of-Concept” sparkler. October 15, 2012. 8220;Proof-of-Concept” base wine. And that is the concept:. A complete Champenoise process can be done successfully with a carboy and flip-top bottles. After that period of time, the bottles are dipped in cold liquid (to freeze the lees), opened, and the plug is remov...

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Broke down and did it | Shut up and make wine

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Shut up and make wine. The pursuit of grape growing and wine making within eyeshot of downtown Los Angeles. So… you want to plant a home vineyard…. Broke down and did it. October 22, 2012. 5 cubic foot chest freezer. My kids, when they want something, are very clever in presenting selling points that are likely to appeal to me: “. A new computer will help me do better in school. 8221; Or: “. Playing football will help me lose weight. It’s important to keep learning, so I learned form them: “. It will fit...

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Smells like a miracle (or something….) | Shut up and make wine

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Shut up and make wine. The pursuit of grape growing and wine making within eyeshot of downtown Los Angeles. When life gives you a building slump, make eggs. 8220;Proof-Of-Concept” sparkler →. Smells like a miracle (or something….). October 10, 2012. The miracle of “native” fermentation. In order to feed my wine making addiction (after the #%@*! But back to my account of “The Miracle In My Basement”:. I watered it back to about 23.5 and planned to recheck the sugars and then pitch yeasts this morning.

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Mission | Shut up and make wine

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Shut up and make wine. The pursuit of grape growing and wine making within eyeshot of downtown Los Angeles. Water conservation in the home winery. An “IKEA vineyard”, or: making the most of a little patch of dirt →. December 12, 2011. The Mother Vine (actually, one of 3). Photo: Mitchell Hearns Bishop. Through a friend at the L.A. County Arboretum, I was introduced to Chuck Lyones – Public Relations Director at the San Gabriel Mission. I am not disappointed. Chuck lent a ladder while his daughter swept u...

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When life gives you a building slump, make eggs. | Shut up and make wine

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Shut up and make wine. The pursuit of grape growing and wine making within eyeshot of downtown Los Angeles. Some online cellar tools. Smells like a miracle (or something….) →. When life gives you a building slump, make eggs. October 1, 2012. Are concrete fermentation vessels a load? Well, you could do what Frank Arciero did: invest in a winery and network of vineyards. But then, you need capital and equity for that… Never mind. So what does one do to pay for all that cement making equipment? Cement ferme...

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Shut up and make wine. The pursuit of grape growing and wine making within eyeshot of downtown Los Angeles. Newer posts →. Wine blogging is an inherently stupid and vapid endeavor. August 23, 2012. The new design for the Wine Blogging Awards. I know, I know, I know…. you’re reading this on a blog. August 16, 2012. So, my 2011 Suisun Valley Montepulciano has not gone through malolactic fermentation despite two separate inoculations and the addition of Leukofood. Vine clinic: Pierce’s Disease. July 24, 2012.

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SUAMW | Shut up and make wine

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Shut up and make wine. The pursuit of grape growing and wine making within eyeshot of downtown Los Angeles. Father, husband, physician, amateur guitarist, wine lover, wine writer, wine grower and wine maker trying to do it all within eye shot of downtown Los Angeles. http:/ www.shutupandmakewine.com http:/ twitter.com/Dr Arthur P. Once an addict…. October 27, 2014. March 31, 2013. Broke down and did it. October 22, 2012. My kids, when they want something, are very clever in presenting selling points that...

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So… you want to plant a home vineyard… | Shut up and make wine

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Shut up and make wine. The pursuit of grape growing and wine making within eyeshot of downtown Los Angeles. 8220;Proof-Of-Concept” sparkler. Broke down and did it →. So… you want to plant a home vineyard…. October 17, 2012. What’s in your vineyard supply bin? I’ve made some recommendations in the past about making the most out of a tight space. When one wants to put in a home vineyard. There are some absolute, essentials that need to be in place from the get-go:. Is a great tool for the latter. Also, I r...