Hello from Northeast TN

[tatud4life]

Hello everyone!!! I live in Northeast Tennessee and I am getting as much info as I possibly can before I venture into winemaking. There is a local vineyard that has been extremely helpful with all sorts of info so far. I planted my first vine last year and am waiting to see if it makes it through our winter before I plant anymore. I am going to make muscadine wine once I get started. I love the stuff!!!!

Once my vine comes out of dormancy, I plan on planting 4 more vines to help keep my costs down in a few years. If they all produce normally, I should get around 400 lbs of grapes a year. I plan on trying my hand at making the juice as well.

 

[Runningwolf]

Welcome aboard, glad you found us. Please feel free to ask questions anytime. Have you started buying any equipment yet?

 

[tatud4life]

Thanks!!! I haven't purchased any equipment just yet. I am still about 10 months out before I start my first batch. I have been looking around and shopping for the best prices. MAN, those presses and crushers are EXPENSIVE!!! I am probably going to make a small batch for my first attempt. I just wish I could discover the results a little faster though. There are some good equipment packages out there.

 

[djrockinsteve]

Great to have you aboard, we have a lot to offer here. Enjoy!

 

[jtstar]

Welcome don't wait ten months to get started making wine get some one gallon jugs and try some simple wines to get your feet wet you will learn a lot from this forum. You will also want to get a good book on pruning your vine and installing trellis systems I know I already was in your place getting started I have around 150 vines right now. good luck
jtstar

 

[winemaker_3352]

Welcome aboard!!