Returning to winemaking after a twenty year break

[Andy B]

Just a quick hello from a winemaker who's returning to the craft after a break of over twenty years.
Hopefully some lovely wines to be lovingly made in the near future.
A tad rusty after such a break, but I have invested in the basics to start the hobby I so much enjoyed

 

[winemaker81]

Welcome back and welcome to WMT!

Whatcha going to make first?

 

[ChuckD]

Welcome back! What kind of wines are/were you making?

 

[Dwerth]

Welcome to WMT!

 

[Andy B]

Welcome back! What kind of wines are/were you making?

Apricot and fig plus Beetroot and Parsnip bottled up Sunday evening.
Hopefully ready in five or six months.
Will be scouting for recipes from the book titled “Making wines like those you buy”

 

[sour_grapes]

Welcome back and welcome to WMT!

 

[ratflinger]

20 years!! You should be awful thirsty.

@BigDaveK will be your buddy here.

 

[BigDaveK]

Apricot and fig plus Beetroot and Parsnip bottled up Sunday evening.
Hopefully ready in five or six months.
Will be scouting for recipes from the book titled “Making wines like those you buy”

That's an interesting book. Another good and easy to read book is CJJ Berry's "First Steps in Winemaking". Some things are dated but overall good information and a boatload of recipes. Picked up my copy on Ebay for less than 5 bucks, shipping included.

 

[BigDaveK]

20 years!! You should be awful thirsty.

@BigDaveK will be your buddy here.

Thanks for the vote of confidence but I'll consider myself a wine making tourist for a few more years. I'm always happy to help if I can, one of MANY buddies.

 

[winemaker81]

@Andy B, a lot of the older recipes may be less than optimal. I suggest you post a recipe for comment before starting a batch. We have a lot of fruit winemakers who can offer suggestions. A common problem with recipes from Bravery and Keller is too little fruit.

 

[Andy B]

20 years!! You should be awful thirsty.

@BigDaveK will be your buddy here.

Parched