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Ravat U-Pick Grapes

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Description

About Ravat 51 Grapes Ravat 51, or “Vignoles”, is a white hybrid grape cross made by J.F. Ravat in 1930 between Seibel 6905 and Pinot de Corton grape varieties. Named Vignoles by the Finger Lakes Wine Growers Association in 1970, later genetic testing in 2008 has proved that Vignoles grapes do not share any major genetic similarities with Seibel 6905 or Pinot Noir. This actually means that the Vignoles grape variety is largely unrelated to the Ravat 51 grapevine that was imported into the United States in 1949 — and that the parentage of Vignoles grapes is currently a mystery. Regardless of the name it is called, Vignoles vines are moderately vigorous and can produce fruits with adequate sugar for winemaking while retaining high acidity. The grape itself buds late on the vine, which helps it avoid being decimated by early spring frosts. The fruit of the Vignoles grape has a thick skin, allowing it to remain on the vine well into November (which allows it to be used to produce award-winning dessert-style wines with high acid and good balance). These features make it incredibly successful in cooler climates like Pennsylvania, New York, and other Eastern states and means that wines produced from Ravat 51/Vignoles grapes resemble Riesling or Chardonnay in character while having exceptional quality. Flavor Wines made from Ravat 51 grapes are typically described as being “crisp” wine with a nose resembling tropical fruit. Made into a semi-sweet or harvest wine, Vignoles can provide a pronounced floral taste with hints of apricots, pineapples, honey, peaches, orange rinds, melons, guava, and orange blossoms – all with a somewhat tart finish. It’s said that the tart taste is on par with acidic flavors found in almonds, honey, or liqueur. Uses Vignoles grapes are often prized for their ability to produce balanced and fruity late-harvest style sweet white wines (including ice wine), although Vignoles grapes are also used to produce fruity dry and off-dry white wines as well. If they are to be used in any variety of table wine, they are usually harvested the last week in September. Vignoles grapes are also very suitable for dessert wines and can be harvested late in the year for this purpose.

Details

Juice is available by the gallon. Bring your own container, or purchase here. 2 gallon minimum fill .

We take pride in being your trusted source for Finger Lakes wine juice. We understand the vital role that premium wine juice plays in the wine making process, and we are dedicated to ensuring that winemakers have access to the finest grape juice for their craft. As an experienced plant, we offer a diverse range of grape juice varieties, carefully sourced and pressed to perfection, allowing you to craft exceptional wines.

Our high quality grape juice is cold-pressed, filtered and chilled to give you the best possible starting point.

Estate Grown Grapes

U-Pick grapes subject to availability dates and supply.

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Ravat U-Pick Grapes

$0.52

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What do I do with my Juice?

How do I care for my juice?

100 % Grape Juice

This is a natural product and will ferment on its own without intervention.

Juice can be made into wine, or go through a 5-log pathogen reduction (pasteurization) to keep as juice. The best way to do this is by canning at 165F or above for a minimum of 5 minutes.

Do you have all the necessary supplies?

At Fulkerson Winery, we understand that crafting your own wine at home can be a rewarding experience. That's why we offer an extensive range of high-quality home wine making supplies, carefully selected to cater to the needs of our winemaking consumers. You'll find all of the wine making supplies you need right here. Our supplies are crafted to ensure that every batch you produce is a masterpiece. Explore our selection and take your winemaking journey to the next level with Fulkerson's trusted brewing & home winemaking supplies.

Additives and Adjustments

Our juices have minimal sulfur (SO2).

Do not add more sulfur prior to fermentation. This will prevent your yeast from fermenting properly.

Adjustment recommendations can be found in the description of the individual juices, or on the general wine making pages.

Shipping, Freshness & Returns

Shipping

Due to the nature of fresh grape juice, we cannot ship it. Juice is available for pickup at our facility during the season, Thursday-Sunday only during regular hours.

Product Freshness

With minimal additives, and only filtered, juices may be fermenting when we fill your order. This is usually not the case when juices are picked up the first week of availability, but chances of fermentation increase as juice is picked up further from its first available date.

Get in touch

If you have any questions about your purchase, please contact us. Our customer service is available Monday through Friday from 9am until 5pm est. Unfortunately, all juice and grape orders are not eligible for return, refund or replacement.

Sourcing & Materials
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Sustainable sourcing

We are committed to quality products that are manufactured ethically and sustainably. All of our juices are sourced locally. We strive to ensure our products contribute to the well-being of people and planet, and our efforts put us on track towards a brighter future.

Living Wages

We believe in the idea of supporting our local community by being accountable and provide our staff with a fair, living wage. We want to be a source of change for a more equitable world.

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Transparent values

We believe in equality and equity, and those beliefs permeate the work that we do and the wine we make. Everything we do stands for our values. We try to listen first, own our decisions, and take pride in our work. Together, we can make a difference.

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Fulkerson Wine Juice

100% Grape Juice with minimal additives for a raw material that will start any wine making project off on the right foot.

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