Hi from FL!

[MushCreek]

Hey- I'm new to the forum, but not to wine making. I've been 'inactive' for a few years, but decided to get back in to it. I just kicked off a small 1 gallon batch of elderberry since I was given a big bag of fresh elderberries!

My name is Jay, I'm 56, married, and have a boy in grad school. I'm a tool maker by trade, and we live in west central FL. We are preparing to build a house in upstate SC, where we will have room to grow grapes and other fermentables!

In addition to beer and wine making, I've got a ton of other hobbies, from music to old tractors, and many things in between. Looking forward to sharing recipes and stories!

 

[rodo]

Welcome to the forum Jay.

 

[Goodfella]

Welcome aboard Jay. This forum is a great place.

 

[Wade E]

Welcome back to this great hobby. I dont know how long you have been away from this hobby but there are a few things that have been changing over the years for the better like yeast strains and knowledge. Glad to have you aboard.

 

[Runningwolf]

Welcome aboard Jay, It's good to have you here.

 

[MushCreek]

It's been probably 20 years since my last batch of wine! I prefer a scientific approach to wine making, rather than the old 'throw it in a jug and see what happens' approach. I usually make fruit wines, as I prefer to use fresh ingredients, and wine grapes aren't too common in FL. I like dry wines as well, and it's hard to find dry fruit wines- most are too sweet for my tastes.

 

[koda_ky]

Welcome aboard Jay!!!

 

[Wade E]

Glad to hear youre not the throw in a bucket blindly kind of person.

 

[JasonH]

Hi Jay! A scientific approach is the way to go. There is no sense in wasting time and money on 5 gallons of fruity vinegar.

 

[myakkagldwngr]

Welcome from another West Central Floridian! The best part about not using the "tried and not so true" throw it in the bucket method is that you stand a better chance of repeating a good drink.

 

[WildSeedGrrrl]

Welcome. Looing forward to reading your contributions.