Hello...
I'm Tom, age 46, from Scranton, PA and completely new to wine-making. And boy and I glad I found this place!
OK, I wasn't serious into wines until about a year ago. A former friend/high school classmate of mine brought his homemade petite sirah wine to a class reunion bus trip. I really loved it and became interested in making it. My friend promised to show me how to make some fruit wines this past summer, but unfortunately, we had somewhat of a falling out and he never showed me how to do it.
At first, I was pretty bummed out, but it turned out to be for the best! When I was talking to other friends about my interest in making my own wine, I was surprised to find quite a few friends who made their own wine (and beers)! I had plenty of resources and guidance all around me, not to mention great forums like this! Everyone is so willing to help out... I love it!
I started 6 weeks ago with a 6 gallon bucket of Cabernet Sauvignon juice from a local produce importer. It was simple... rack to a carboy, add yeast and oak, and it is now doing really well.
Two weeks later, I was making 3 gallons of pear wine from pears from a neighbor's pear tree. That batch is also doing nicely (but definitely needs a flavor pack)! Then I made a gallon of peach/white grape wine using store-bought peach/white grape juice.
Newly added to my wine list is Skeeter Pee! I have a 5 gallon batch "percolating" right now. Can't wait to try this one!
I am really enjoying this a, but man... I wish I was a more patient man! LOL
-Tom in Scranton, PA
I'm Tom, age 46, from Scranton, PA and completely new to wine-making. And boy and I glad I found this place!
OK, I wasn't serious into wines until about a year ago. A former friend/high school classmate of mine brought his homemade petite sirah wine to a class reunion bus trip. I really loved it and became interested in making it. My friend promised to show me how to make some fruit wines this past summer, but unfortunately, we had somewhat of a falling out and he never showed me how to do it.
At first, I was pretty bummed out, but it turned out to be for the best! When I was talking to other friends about my interest in making my own wine, I was surprised to find quite a few friends who made their own wine (and beers)! I had plenty of resources and guidance all around me, not to mention great forums like this! Everyone is so willing to help out... I love it!
I started 6 weeks ago with a 6 gallon bucket of Cabernet Sauvignon juice from a local produce importer. It was simple... rack to a carboy, add yeast and oak, and it is now doing really well.
Two weeks later, I was making 3 gallons of pear wine from pears from a neighbor's pear tree. That batch is also doing nicely (but definitely needs a flavor pack)! Then I made a gallon of peach/white grape wine using store-bought peach/white grape juice.
Newly added to my wine list is Skeeter Pee! I have a 5 gallon batch "percolating" right now. Can't wait to try this one!
I am really enjoying this a, but man... I wish I was a more patient man! LOL
-Tom in Scranton, PA
