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1. programmertote · 1790630641 · focus · HN ↗

   Not sure how the extra supply for grapes affect retail prices of grapes for regular consumption. But at Costco in Southern CA, the price of grapes have been fairly stable (~$5.99 - $7.99) over the last year or a little more.

   1. Starman_Jones · 1790630969 · focus · HN ↗

      California’s wine grapes (vitis vinifera) aren’t suitable for eating. Some varieties (vitis labrusca) can be used for table grapes or wine grapes, but those aren’t really grown in California.

      1. blueg3 · 1790646133 · focus · HN ↗

         Labrusca makes terrible wine, it's too foxy. There are some hybrid varieties that make okay wine.

         Vinifera makes a perfectly fine table grape and grape juice, depending on the varietal.

         For example, Thompson Seedless, an incredibly common table grape, is vinifera.

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