Welcome to my wine and beer making site!
I made my first batch of wine in May 1981 and my first beer in January 1984. On these pages I record my adventures in both arenas, along with a few white papers I’ve written on these subjects.
While this site is a personal record that means more to me than anyone, I’ve recorded most of my recipes including the methods used and wine/beer making notes, so the information may be useful to others.
Current Updates
Just started a Chardonnay kit and a Cabernet Sauvignon kit!
| 2020 Chardonnay | updated 09/11/2020 |
| 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon | updated 09/11/2020 |
| 2019 Merlot #3 | updated 08/22/2020 |
| 2019 Second Run Malbec / Merlot / Zinfandel (barrel) | updated 08/22/2020 |
| 2020 Pinot Noir | updated 08/22/2020 |
Recent Wines
These are wines bottled in the last 12 months (or so):
| 2019 Zinfandel | updated 08/22/2020 |
| 2019 Second Run Malbec / Merlot / Zinfandel (Squeezins’) | updated 08/22/2020 |
| 2019 Malbec | updated 06/28/2020 |
| 2020 Exotic Fruit – White Zinfandel | updated 04/04/2020 |
| 2019 Merlot #2 | updated 09/05/2019 |
| 2019 Merlot #1 | updated 09/21/2019 |
| 2019 Vieux Chateau du Roi | updated 09/06/2019 |
Navigation
Current posts are displayed on the right, with the most current ones first.
Wine Making: This menu contains lists of current and finished wines, along with various lists of everything I’ve made.
Beer Making: This menu contains lists of current and finished beers. I don’t have an overall list as I don’t make a lot of beer.
Blogs: Here’s you’ll find general blog posts (non-recipes) that talk about wine or beer making in general. There are also “white papers”, documents that describe technical points to the best of my ability.
Enjoy!