I’ve neglected to introduce myself..

[Terryfirma]

Hi , sorry I thought I posted- but maybe not.? I’m unused to a forum like this, still figuring it out..
I’ve googled and found these threads on many occasions. Your insights have been helpful, educational! Thank you!!!
I made my first batch of wine in 2009- after kombucha and fermenting and canning, etc. Pear wine it was very sweet, but aged well. I have one bottle left. I’ve played with lots of
“ farmhouse” wines, wild yeasts, etc. I like to utilize what I have and preserve things in every way. (I’m not interested in Kit wines-and, I try to not be judgmental. Haha...)
I have made Pear, Sour Cherry, Knotweed, Rhubarb, Dandelion, Beet, Pumpkin candy, Pomegranate Rhubarb, garden grape, wild Grape, Cherry Jam, Sumac, Mulberry, Cherry Leaf, Elderflower Apple, Elderflower, Tomato, Mint, Pomace - many batches over the years.
Sour Cherry, Mint, Garden Grape and Tomato have been my personal favorites.
I do small batches , up to 5 /6 gallons. Currently have 4 under airlock. My spouse does not like wine and can’t understand my obsession with it all.
So , I’m apologizing in advance if I get too chatty!


* we don’t age, we ferment.

 

[ChuckD]

Welcome from a fellow “country wine”, soon to be a snooty real wine, maker. Really nobody here is snooty about it … much.

I noticed no beet wine… every Gardner should try it. It makes a great full bodied red.

 

[ChuckD]

Michigander hey? Yooper or Troll?

Same question put another way… Packers or Lions?

 

[Ohio Bob]

Follow @BigDaveK, he likes to ferment anything he can get his hands on. I think you and he have a lot in common.

 

[BigDaveK]

Some (unfortunate) people just don't like wine. Oh well...that's ok.
Perhaps your spouse hasn't tried the right one yet?

 

[BigDaveK]

Follow @BigDaveK, he likes to ferment anything he can get his hands on. I think you and he have a lot in common.

I have a couple in the To Do queue that should be interesting. Soon.

 

[Terryfirma]

Welcome from a fellow “country wine”, soon to be a snooty real wine, maker. Really nobody here is snooty about it … much.

I noticed no beet wine… every Gardner should try it. It makes a great full bodied red.

Yep, I have Beet/ Fig/ clove in bottles aging. I think it will be nice. Thanks! I’m not sure if I’m Country or just Rogue! haha

 

[Terryfirma]

Michigander hey? Yooper or Troll?

Same question put another way… Packers or Lions?

Troll - and neither on the Football! Ha!. Sometimes the din of the game is comforting for a good sleep in the easy chair!

 

[Terryfirma]

Follow @BigDaveK, he likes to ferment anything he can get his hands on. I think you and he have a lot in common.

Haha!. I’ve already been chatting with Dave.! We have similar styles and wine interests.
I’m certain he’s more technical -and more enthusiastic in his wine pursuits than me .

 

[Terryfirma]

Some (unfortunate) people just don't like wine. Oh well...that's ok.
Perhaps your spouse hasn't tried the right one yet?

He’s just a Beer kinda-guy. Two-Hearted Ale.. so he has scruples. haha

 

[sour_grapes]

Welcome to WMT!

 

[Terryfirma]

Thank you, Sour _Grapes!

 

[TechAdmin]

Hello and welcome. That's a pretty good number of wine varieties. Enjoy the forum and winemaking!

 

[heatherd]

Welcome to the forum!