Another hello from Texas!

[batavia]

After reading the posts for weeks now, I wanted to introduce myself and say "Hi!" to everyone and thanks for all the great info! I had my first brush with winemaking about five years ago, when my hubby started breaking into this hobby,but unfortunately the kits that I tried myself ondidn't turn out that well (newbie mistakes, for sure!). So I've been on hiatus until last year, when it struck me: what the heck, all the equipment isstill around, why not give it another try. I started a WE NZ Sauvignon Blanc kitOctober 2009 whichhas been bottled since mid December (it's reasonable, but maybe not quite there yet). Since then I have starteda WE Lodi Ranch Cab (sitting in a carboy waiting to be bottled in mid February),an Orchard BreezinCitrus Ice in the primary (for early drinking, so I canhopefully keep my paws of the other stuff). I have an RJSWinery Series(?) Valpolicella waiting to be made next... I'm also eyeing the Acai Cab and eventually a Mosti Renaissance Amarone (very intrigued by all the posts that have been made on its behalf). So much wine to be made, so little time!

 

[vcasey]

You just need more carboys!
Welcome to the forum.

 

[Joanie]

Welcome to the fold, Batavia! You're hooked already! Congratulations! =)

 

[IQwine]

welcome.... and more carboys needed for sure.

 

[nursejohn]

Welcome to a fellow Texan. What part of the Lone Star State are you in? Glad to have you on board. There is a wealth of information on here!

 

[batavia]

A bit north of Austin, Cedar Park/Leander area. Yeah, I can't wait to bombard you all with questions!

I would like to go see George some time this year; when I realized that the "toy store" was actually located in Texas,my heart skipped a beat....oh joy!

 

[admiral]

Welcome aboard!

 

[Waldo]

Welcome, glad to have you onboard

 

[robie]

Welcome Batavia,

When you started making wine again, you didn't mess around!!!

I am on my first kit, just finished fermentation yesterday. Wow, have I got a lot to learn!

You are in the right place to learn. These gals and guys are very helpful.

Texas is a great place - I was raised in Amarillo; my Daughter lives in Dallas; and my brother lives in Texas City.

It's a great state, but I really like Colorado and doubt I'll ever move from here.

 

[ibglowin]

Welcome and you are certainly making up for LOST time!

 

[RickC]

Welcome from a native West Texan now living in Oklahoma. You'll love this forum and the service you get from George and his staff. Look forward to hearing from your experiences.

 

[wctisue]

Welcome.
I'm closer to the Alamo and used to do all of my wine kit business in your area. After getting an unnecessary run-around I switched to doing business with George. I've been to the Toy Store several times -- its worth the trip!


Wayne

 

[joeswine]

hello TEXAS,from new jersey,there seems to be enough of wino,s down there to either start a club or make Georges events bigger,welcome aboard.............

 

[NEBama]

Welcome, George is the greatest he will do you right.

 

[Melissa]

Welcome! I'm up in the Dallas area and can definately say that I LOVE being able to stop by the shop if I need to. Just knowing I can makes me feel more secure in my winemaking (I am just about to bottle my very first kit!) Sounds like you have a great year planned. Maybe I'll bump into buying more carboys! (I need a few more too!!!)

 

[rgecaprock]

Welcome all of you Texans!!! It has certainly been a while since I've been around here to meet everyone. Good to see you here, I'm in Houston!!