Any wine makers out there?

[Sandraze]

I have not, but I'm sure willing to be quality control for anyone who does!

Andi

Me too! Always need a panel for this endeavor!??

 

[Headin Out 2]

One of my wines....This was a nice Riesling.

Rich

 

[Steve c-MGRV]

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This will be my first year making wine. Planted 42 Marquette vines three years ago, looking forward to harvest.

Love the sign!!!!! how much wine do you expect to get? Is this the first year the vines had fruit?

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[Steve c-MGRV]

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One of my wines....This was a nice Riesling.

Rich

This was a label I used with my "Band's" logo. Not every bar band has it's own wine LOL

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[Frankd]

Fifteen plus years as co-owner / winemaker of a small boutique winery called ‘37 Cellars in Leavenworth, Washington. I had to find a way to feed the habit ��.

 

[BeerBrewer-MGRV]

I tried making a couple wines over the years and they just were not all that good. So I stick mainly to brewing beer, ales mostly. I've been brewing beer for over 25 years.

 

[Headin Out 2]

This was a label I used with my "Band's" logo. Not every bar band has it's own wine LOLView attachment 22191

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Label is Great !! What kind of vino ? what kind of band ?

 

[Dive Bar Casanova]

Excellent thread.
My GrandParents owned property near Geyserville Ca and made (mostly white) wines, wines in the “Champagne method,” and Brandy. Long, long time ago.
I couldn't tell you much about how it was made, but working there I had some of the best experiences of growing up. I could tell you what my tasks were, or what I remember.
I riddled "Champaign method" sparkling wines which today no kid would be allowed to do, labeled bottles, cleaned everything and it better be perfect,, was eventually trusted to pick grapes properly, and other jobs.

We ate good, always wine on the table like White Zin, even the kids could pour their own. White Zin very unknown back then, not really distributed or sold outside of the county, drank only by the locals like Barbera, another locals but a strong red.
Been a long spell since I've been back.
I understand all kinds of wines are produced in the region now.

 

[Magicshark]

We tried once, and we got vinegar and some kind of black currant carbonated fruit drink. Since that, I decided only buy wine in specific stores and don't experiment any more.

 

[Tahoesnow]

First Year

Love the sign!!!!! how much wine do you expect to get? Is this the first year the vines had fruit?

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This year’s harvest was small due to third year pruning. Only ended up with three gallons of wine. But, for the first year, it tastes pretty good. Next season I’ll allow the vines to produce a full crop. We’ll see how that turns out.

 

[Malco1]

I've been making wine for 19 years now. A rewarding hobby to say the least!! I wine tasting camp out would be a blast!!!

I am not a wine maker, I only made one bottle of wine and that is how I met my wife. I was taking a college biology course and we were learning about anaerobic respiration. In the lab we made wine. We were marked on alcohol content. I got an A. My neighbor came over to help me drink it and as they say we lived happily ever after.

 

[GeoTech]

I've been making wine for 19 years now. A rewarding hobby to say the least!! I wine tasting camp out would be a blast!!!

Does mead count me in? Although this thread is 1-1/2 years old now I would like to jump in as well.
I started making wines back in the mid 90's. Got all the necessary equipment & then some. Working with a couple local Vint-Your-Own-Wine establishments we learned to make some pretty decent wines. Not outstanding wines, but pretty decent. I'm sure if we would let them age a bit more that could have made a difference?
It wasn't until we became beekeepers that we switched over to making mead from our honey. I resurrected the mead competition in Michigan (the Michigan Mead Cup) around 8 years ago that is patterned after wine competitions. I have since handed the reins over to a few more qualified individuals who have taken the comp to a whole nother level. I have had the privilege of obtaining a Gold Medal for my 5 Berry blend entered in the "Made in Michigan" category. All berries grown (mostly wild) on our property.

 

[Batman-MGRV]

Started making some Wine lately, I blame Covid

yup, actually just started again after like 20 years, I have Blueberry, Banana, Mango, Strawberry, Grape and Pomegranate I started in the last month, here is a pic of my Blueberry and banana bubbling away..

 

[briand]

I've been making wine for 19 years now. A rewarding hobby to say the least!! I wine tasting camp out would be a blast!!!

Do you have any good recommendations for a good complete starter kit. One Chard, One Pinot Noir?

 

[briand]

I've been making wine for 19 years now. A rewarding hobby to say the least!! I wine tasting camp out would be a blast!!!

Do you have any good recommendations for a good complete starter kit. One Chard, One Pinot Noir?

I would like a recipe that is fail safe (barring my own blatant mistake). What are the 5 gallon kegs you speak of? Anything else between that and a bottle? Anything good for transport in an RV?

 

[Wineman700]

I have been making wine for years. Depending on where you live you can go to your local home brewers supply and buy kits that have everything you need but the equipment. you can get them online but they are heavy. Don't buy the cheap ones that you add a lot of water. You really can't screw it up except having the room you ferment in too hot or cold.

 

[GeoTech]

yup, actually just started again after like 20 years, I have Blueberry, Banana, Mango, Strawberry, Grape and Pomegranate I started in the last month, here is a pic of my Blueberry and banana bubbling away..View attachment 31992View attachment 31993

I have to agree with you about blaming it on Covid! Even though I'm retired we would have spent a lot more time traveling last year! Of course with mead making once you get passed the secondary fermentation, I can let it set for months on end before bottling.
I would like to ask you about your banana wine. I am a semi-retired wine maker concentrating on mead more than wine, and have to ask you the how/what/when & where to your recipe. More interested in the ingredients & starting gravities. 5 or 6 gallon? Thanks

 

[briand]

I have been making wine for years. Depending on where you live you can go to your local home brewers supply and buy kits that have everything you need but the equipment. you can get them online but they are heavy. Don't buy the cheap ones that you add a lot of water. You really can't screw it up except having the room you ferment in too hot or cold.

I don't have a local supply store worth anything. Have to drive an hour. I will find a decent kit and get some going!

I have a room that is pretty steady at 58 degrees pretty much all year.