Jon Makes Wine
@jon-makes-wine.bsky.social
I grow grapes, I press grapes, I bottle wine. Winemaker & Viticulturist in Niagara 🇨🇦🍷🍇 Haudenosaunee (Mohawk Bay of Quinte)
My favourite American wine producer. I was on a waiting list for 10 years before I could get their wines delivered.
February 24, 2025 at 8:12 PM
My favourite American wine producer. I was on a waiting list for 10 years before I could get their wines delivered.
Those are crazy numbers.
Growers in Niagara still have their heads in the sand after 2 years of surplus.
Premium vineyards are forced to lower prices despite hand labour being 25% more expensive since COVID.
Growers in Niagara still have their heads in the sand after 2 years of surplus.
Premium vineyards are forced to lower prices despite hand labour being 25% more expensive since COVID.
February 19, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Those are crazy numbers.
Growers in Niagara still have their heads in the sand after 2 years of surplus.
Premium vineyards are forced to lower prices despite hand labour being 25% more expensive since COVID.
Growers in Niagara still have their heads in the sand after 2 years of surplus.
Premium vineyards are forced to lower prices despite hand labour being 25% more expensive since COVID.
I feel that pressure. Of course whatever you pulled it out of had a 1cm clearance.
February 11, 2025 at 3:00 AM
I feel that pressure. Of course whatever you pulled it out of had a 1cm clearance.
Nice and clean, is that after a filtration?
February 10, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Nice and clean, is that after a filtration?
I need to know what wine goes with a green Sweetheart that says "Be Mine" is it Gruner or Chenin?
February 5, 2025 at 10:32 PM
I need to know what wine goes with a green Sweetheart that says "Be Mine" is it Gruner or Chenin?
I'm happy BC has correctly targeted red states. Although it does complicate further cooperation with the struggling BC wine industry.
February 3, 2025 at 5:24 AM
I'm happy BC has correctly targeted red states. Although it does complicate further cooperation with the struggling BC wine industry.
This is cost to produce vs price to sell. Inflation made the cost goods (equipment , glass, corks, etc) and labour skyrocketed. Supply glut means prices can't correct
January 29, 2025 at 8:52 AM
This is cost to produce vs price to sell. Inflation made the cost goods (equipment , glass, corks, etc) and labour skyrocketed. Supply glut means prices can't correct
If you are in Ontario the LCBO has some 2020's. Check the website to see if your local store has any Pinot Noir or Chardonnay in stock.
Both are very good wines from an excellent vintage at a good price.
Both are very good wines from an excellent vintage at a good price.
January 28, 2025 at 1:36 AM
If you are in Ontario the LCBO has some 2020's. Check the website to see if your local store has any Pinot Noir or Chardonnay in stock.
Both are very good wines from an excellent vintage at a good price.
Both are very good wines from an excellent vintage at a good price.
That's a good question.
We are a new winery, everything 2021 or earlier was made virtually.
2022 represents the first wines that were grown and made by me on the property. The Chardonnay is releasing soon, I'd say wait for the 2022's to release (next 6 months)
We are a new winery, everything 2021 or earlier was made virtually.
2022 represents the first wines that were grown and made by me on the property. The Chardonnay is releasing soon, I'd say wait for the 2022's to release (next 6 months)
January 28, 2025 at 1:36 AM
That's a good question.
We are a new winery, everything 2021 or earlier was made virtually.
2022 represents the first wines that were grown and made by me on the property. The Chardonnay is releasing soon, I'd say wait for the 2022's to release (next 6 months)
We are a new winery, everything 2021 or earlier was made virtually.
2022 represents the first wines that were grown and made by me on the property. The Chardonnay is releasing soon, I'd say wait for the 2022's to release (next 6 months)
I have 12 Varieties so having 12 topping tanks is expensive and wine gets tired sitting for too long in a small tank.
January 27, 2025 at 7:43 PM
I have 12 Varieties so having 12 topping tanks is expensive and wine gets tired sitting for too long in a small tank.
Yes, ideally but practical constraints usually mean you top with a similar wine eg. Big reds vs Pinot you would top with different wines but Syrah doesn't necessarily care if it's topped with Cab Sauv.
Eg #2 I top all my whites with Chenin Blanc because it is the most neutral grape I work with.
Eg #2 I top all my whites with Chenin Blanc because it is the most neutral grape I work with.
January 27, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Yes, ideally but practical constraints usually mean you top with a similar wine eg. Big reds vs Pinot you would top with different wines but Syrah doesn't necessarily care if it's topped with Cab Sauv.
Eg #2 I top all my whites with Chenin Blanc because it is the most neutral grape I work with.
Eg #2 I top all my whites with Chenin Blanc because it is the most neutral grape I work with.
AaInteresting. It's the other way around at larger scale.
January 27, 2025 at 9:32 AM
AaInteresting. It's the other way around at larger scale.
How did Gemini make Google Assistant worse?
January 25, 2025 at 5:12 AM
How did Gemini make Google Assistant worse?
This makes sense, I saw a 25% increase in labor costs from 2021 to 2024.
Imagine bottle prices matching that increase in production costs?
We aren't the only industry that has seen this trend. I feel like our economy is a straw house waiting for the big bad wolf.
Imagine bottle prices matching that increase in production costs?
We aren't the only industry that has seen this trend. I feel like our economy is a straw house waiting for the big bad wolf.
January 24, 2025 at 6:02 PM
This makes sense, I saw a 25% increase in labor costs from 2021 to 2024.
Imagine bottle prices matching that increase in production costs?
We aren't the only industry that has seen this trend. I feel like our economy is a straw house waiting for the big bad wolf.
Imagine bottle prices matching that increase in production costs?
We aren't the only industry that has seen this trend. I feel like our economy is a straw house waiting for the big bad wolf.
It is the same here in Canada. Legitimately hurts my soul.
January 24, 2025 at 2:16 AM
It is the same here in Canada. Legitimately hurts my soul.
4 comments:
Wineries that can afford marketing are inherently unauthentic. IMO the more hands that are needed to grow, make and sell that wine the less authentic it gets.
What is your version of authentic marketing mean?
Dolly is a legend
...but Whitney did "I will always love you" better
Wineries that can afford marketing are inherently unauthentic. IMO the more hands that are needed to grow, make and sell that wine the less authentic it gets.
What is your version of authentic marketing mean?
Dolly is a legend
...but Whitney did "I will always love you" better
January 23, 2025 at 10:44 PM
4 comments:
Wineries that can afford marketing are inherently unauthentic. IMO the more hands that are needed to grow, make and sell that wine the less authentic it gets.
What is your version of authentic marketing mean?
Dolly is a legend
...but Whitney did "I will always love you" better
Wineries that can afford marketing are inherently unauthentic. IMO the more hands that are needed to grow, make and sell that wine the less authentic it gets.
What is your version of authentic marketing mean?
Dolly is a legend
...but Whitney did "I will always love you" better
Must be a leaky gasket 🤣
January 23, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Must be a leaky gasket 🤣
Just googled it. Neat.
January 23, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Just googled it. Neat.
Excellent choice
January 22, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Excellent choice