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I got to know Don Panoz in the 90’s. He started Chateau Elan. My interaction with him was through his racing cars. Interesting guy. His company developed the patch to deliver medicine like the nicotine patch. Made him a boatload of money. I never visited the resort, but would like to go...

Agree you will need close to 30. Or as Shurt suggests You can do 24 375’s and 3 “party” (750) versions! I’ve been know to do that!

I started the RJ’s toasted Caramel - planned for that to be my dessert wine this season. Then I saw the Vanilla Bourbon and couldn’t resist. So I’ll have 2 this season.

Great minds think alike. (I got the idea from an earlier post here)

I was curious also what others added as far as sweetener. I have a Blueberry. As others said very tart. I’ve been adding the conditioner 200 ml at a time. I’ve now added both and its pretty close. Very good blueberry smell and flavor, but very tart. Another think to watch out for is when I...

Just our local fair. They have multiple classes for both kit wines and from grapes. Best of show this year with the RJ’s Cru Black Forest. Last year with the Cabernet Franc Icewine. Here is a picture from this year. The Merlot was from grapes, the Cab and Pinot were FWK’s and the Chardonnay...

I figured I would proved some updated photos. I ended up re using the cabinets and counter I already had, and moved things around. I still need to get a freezer, do some electrical and some trim work, but I think it turned out pretty good.

Good to have you back!

Bottle is from Sofia Rose’ that I used to top off.

Thanks for the reply. Here is mine in the bottle.

What starting SG did you have? Looking at my notes as I get ready to label and it’s higher than expected. Their site says 12-13. I’m wondering if I misread it.

I’ve recently bottled the super Tuscan. It is very good already. May be my favorite FWK so far. I’m making another batch. I have the Southern Rhône in carboy. I’ve also made the Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot both are good also.

Looks like a really good time. Definitely jealous😀 Thanks for sharing!

It was a nice day outside yesterday so Shrimp boil. In old bay seasoning and some Slap ya Mama sprinkled on afterwards. All good, except too late in the season for corn.

Hot Apple Pie. Our favorite fall drink.

I’m interested if anyone else replies. I started one back in July. My wife and I aren’t typically Rose drinkers, but I thought it would be a good one to have on hand. It’s still early, but my wife doesn’t like it so far. Hopefully it will turn out with more time. We did try it vs a couple...

I bought a large bottle of the Brazilian grill mates spices. I like it better than the Montreal Steak. But I’m almost out and none of the stores I go to nearby carry it. Need to look online for another source.

My view while making dinner last night wasn’t bad.

Question on the Moscato. Did you backsweeten? Also did it taste good right away? I made the WE California Moscato per instructions and my mother in law loved it. I thought I’d try the FWK and I’ve been doing some bench trials to get the sweetness level she likes, but I’m not quite there. Just...

Some of my latest. The Merlot is for a cousin whose dog is named Merlot. The Peach Apricot Chard is for a friend, I surprised them with this label, using a picture I took from their deck overlooking the lake. The Super Tuscan is of a villa I wished I owned🤣