Polish grape-wine industry emerging?

Off and on I have been hearing about a nascent Polish vineyard and wine industry. They used to produce grape wine in Zielona Góra back in commie times, but back then the regime could bankroll any project for propaganda purposes. Can Polish soil and climate conditions sustain an indigenous wine industry? I am referring to grape-based wines, not the jabole, Mamrot, Uśmiech Sołtysa, Cycula, etc., preferred by impoverished alcoholics.

we have a couple of grape plants in our garden - some where severely affected by the snow that fell on the 3rd of May this year - this is I think what is the main obstacle to the developement of any serious wine industry

I had a great grape vine growing up the side of my barn , it produced very sweet tasty purple grapes...

Unfortunatly , the last winter storm brought the old barn down and squashed the vine...

the grapes that were taken from the vine at the end of last summer are now fermenting at my friends farm and should result in some nice vino...

I never got around to making wine myself , i just ate the grapes...

I researched the possibility of wine production in Poland about 15 years ago, there is actually 1 or 2 regions of Poland that are recognize as appellation by the EU, because of their history of producing wine and the terroir. The main grapes would be the same as northern Germany Reisling, Gewerstemeiner and Moscat. If my memory serves me correctly there is also a Polish hybrid wine that is unique to Poland. As far as the weather is concerned it is not a problem, all Central/Northern Europe have similar weather.

Again, being judgemental towards others.

Such a good Catholic, aren't you?

Rare occasion though it is, I think I might have to side with P3 on this one.

Have you tried jabol???

Is it like a fine French wine.....?

Yes, if you leave said wine open on the window-sill in high summer for a week, and then add sugar and meths.

Better.Drink 2 0.75 bottles and I promise you will have quality time without paying an arm and a leg like in case of fine French wine.

Sounds like Russian Champagne.....?

The PC dictatorship has really nasr-ł ci do mózgu (excrementalised your brain).
I reckon you'd be happy only by hearing someone refer to p-ss poor winos as 'financially challenged non-teetotallers'.

I don't think there will be a big industry. We have the best vodka out there, and our beer is great, but we can't make good wine. Poland simply doesn't have the right climate. Yes, some grapes can be grown, but the quality will not be good. Lets not kid ourselves, Polish wine sucks lol. France, Italy, Spain, Australia, and Chile make the best wines. The have the perfect climate to make it, and they have a long tradition in wine making.

Don't forget California. Some of their wines can rival the world's best! One of the California vineyards, Stag's Leap, is owned and operated by the PolAm (nomen omen) Winiarski family.

Hmm pretty cool.. I'll look them up. Keep the money in the family I say.

This is one of our best Californian vintages. Every bottle I've drank has been superb.

Sounds like 'sour grapes' to me. :)

Apparently available in Ontario's LCBO. Not cheap by any stretch of the imagination! Might be worth a try though...

No.. it isn't at that. Might get one bottle though of Sauvignon though.

I am generally more a fan of reds, but know that whites fill a need at times... Might just check them out...
If you get a bottle, be sure to post a review, huh?

Sure.. not exactly an oenophile but I'll do my best. For $50 I won't be swigging on my balcony that's for sure. Anytime I know of a Polish business I make a point to make a purchase.

Got a favourite? We are apparently known for our ice whine too!

Seriously, maybe Poland has some climes that may be appropriate for ice wine...?

Did you ever try that one, Shawny? Someone in ...Poland asked me about it so I had to try it. Way too sweet for me.

I've tried a couple, and I agree they are sweet. More of a dessert thing, than something to enjoy an entree with. I had one that went well with this chocolate torte, though. I don't personally stock any in my extensive ;-) cellar though....

That's exactly what I said. But good suggestion for a gift for someone in Poland, they seem all very excited about it.


... how extensive ...? :)

44winnicedziedzic.pl . May be we should try .............

Anybody who has been to Sandomierz recently knows how well the Polish wine industry is doing: stunningly good wine, only held back by the Polish obsession with red tape.