The North Carolina Muscadine Grape Association is offering TWO in-person winery events in November: The first is at Cypress Bend Vineyards in Wagram, NC on Wednesday, November 10 and the second is at Treehouse Vineyards in Monroe, NC on November 17.
These events are intended primarily for current and prospective professional winemakers and muscadine growers and their staff, not for home growers or home winemakers. Whether you are a grape grower or a winemaker or are just getting into the business of muscadines, these events are an excellent opportunity to grow your skills and knowledge and network with others.
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
Essentials of Muscadine Winemaking & Tour
Cypress Bend Vineyards, Wagram, NC
9:30 am – 2:30 pm
- Discuss essential lab equipment and winemaking equipment
- Tour of Cypress Bend’s winemaking facility
- Hands-on how-to for testing Brix, pH, SO2, TA, and more
- Learn about the winery’s management and marketing
- Participate in an hour-long “Introduction to Wine Judging” session
- Talk and network informally with other winemakers and grape producers
Muscadine winemakers are invited to bring sample bottles of their own wines to include in the wine judging session for informal feedback.
Fee: $20/person, includes lunch and refreshments. REGISTER HERE. $5 refund on-site to NCMGA members. Please preregister no later than Monday, November 8.
Schedule: 9:00 – 9:30 am Check-in and refreshments 9:30 am – 2:30 pm Program and lunch
Masks are required in all indoor spaces.
Location: 21904 Riverton Rd, Wagram, NC 28396 (910-369-0411)
FIND MORE DETAILS HERE.
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
Vineyard & Winery Tour
Treehouse Vineyards, Monroe, NC
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Winery Tour & Discussion –
Vineyard Walk – This is an older vineyard in need of renovation and renewal. NCSU Grape Extension Specialist Mark Hoffmann will share his observations and recommendations for sites like this as well as provide seasonally appropriate information and recommendations relevant to all muscadine vineyards.
–North Carolina Muscadine Grape Association