[mba] Last chance for California grapes in 2009 at NB

Hello Everyone, We are, in fact, going ahead with our grape order for 2009; thank you all for your orders. If you have not yet placed and order or wish to add to an existing order, the following is for you. Our grape supplier in California informed us today that the deadline for California grape orders will be *Monday 9/14/2009*. We realize that this is very short notice but we are bound by our suppliers deadlines. We thank you for your understanding and apologize for the lack of warning. If you are interested in placing an order for grapes with us, please visit http://www.northernbrewer.com/winemaking/fresh-grapes or call us at 800-681-2739 or reserve at the retail store at 1150 Grand ave, St Paul. Here are the varietals available: Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec Merlot Petit Syrah Pinot Noir Sangiovese Old Vine Zin The Zin and the Pinot Noir will again be $50/lug. All else will be $45. The grapes will come in 36 lb. plastic lugs. Two lugs will yield 4-6 gallons of must depending on varietal. Crushing will again be available at pickup, remember to bring your own fermentation/transportation containers for your grapes! A grape crusher, crusher/destemmer, and several wine presses are also available for rent at the retail store. During this time of year demand for rental equipment is high and reserving it is highly recomended. Call the retail store at 651-223-6114 for reservations. Sincerely NB staff Ilya Ilya(a)northernbrewer.com