updated 12/12/2024
The following table lists most of the wines I’ve made since my first batch of rhubarb wine in 1981, up to the present. I update this list as I start new wines.
I started out with fruit wines, dabbled in wines from commercially produced juices and wine-making concentrates, moved on to fresh grape wines, and eventually into commercial wine kits when my source for good quality grapes dried up. In the last few years I got back into fresh grapes, purchased a barrel (my first), and am hip deep in wine production.
Note: The wines in this list are in reverse chronological order, e.g., most recent first. Clickable links navigate to the wine making log for the wines for which I have a log.
Please note that I have holes in my list, places where my records are missing. This list is as complete as possible.
Also note that wines marked with a green background are in progress, e.g., have not yet been bottled.
| Wine | Type | Started – Bottled | Gallons / Bottles |
| 2024 | |||
| 2024 Vidal | Grape | 10/ 20/2024 | 11 / ? |
| 2024 Pinot Noir | Grape | 10/19/2024 | 15 / ? |
| 2024 Chelois | Grape | 10/05/2024 | 25 / ? |
| 2024 Chambourcin | Grape | 10/05/2024 | 23 / ? |
| 2024 Chardonnel | Grape | 10/05/2024 | 11 / ? |
| 2023 | |||
| 2023 Zinfandel | Kit | 12/07/2023 – 09/19/2024 | 6 / 31 |
| 2023 Sangiovese | Grape | 10/28/2023 – 11/10/2024 | 24 / 98 |
| 2023 Merlot | Grape | 10/28/2023 – 11/09/2024 | 18 / 55 |
| 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon | Grape | 10/28/2023 – 10/26/2024 | 18 / 81 |
| 2023 Cabernet Franc | Grape | 10/28/2023 – 10/26/2024 | 18 /63 |
| 2023 Chambourcin | Grape | 10/08/2023 – 10/22/2024 | 10 / 56.5 |
| 2023 Vidal | Grape | 10/08/2023 – 03/09/2024, 04/25/2024, 06/10/2024 | 10 / 52 |
| 2023 Metheglin (Mead) | Mead | 08/25/2023 – 07/20/2024 | 6.6 / 35 |
| 2022 | |||
| 2022 Merlot / Tempranillo | Kit / Grape | 10/16/2022 – 08/26/2023 | 8 / 36 |
| 2022 Merlot / Grenache | Kit / Grape | 10/16/2022 – 08/10/2023 | 9 / 42 |
| 2022 Rhone Blend (100% blended into Grenache & Tempranillo) | Grape | 10/08/2022 – 11/10/2023 | 8 / 0 |
| 2022 Tempranillo | Grape | 10/08/2022 – 11/10/2023 | 18 / 84 |
| 2022 Grenache | Grape | 10/08/2022 – 11/10/2023 | 22 / 120 |
| 2022 Blackberry | Kit | 06/03/2022 – 10/08/2022 | 6/ 31 |
| 2022 Strawberry | Kit | 06/03/2022 – 10/07/2022 | 6/ 31 |
| 2022 Sauvignon Blanc | Kit | 03/14/2022 – 10/06/2022 | 6/ 31 |
| 2022 Pinot Noir | Kit | 04/11/2022 – 10/06/2022 | 6/ 27 |
| 2022 Chocolate / Raspberry Port | Kit | 03/14/2022 – 11/14/2022 | 3/ 15 |
| 2022 Elderberry | Concentrate | 03/14/2022 – 10/08/2022 | 6.6/ ?? |
| 2021 | |||
| 2021 Port | Kit | 11/17/2021 – 12/17/2022 | 1.5 / 7 |
| 2021 Super Tuscan | Kit | 11/17/2021 – 11/27/2022 | 18/ 77 |
| 2021 Rhone Blend | Kit | 11/13/2021 – 11/27/2022 | 18/ 77.5 |
| 2021 Chardonnay | Kit | 11/10/2021 – 05/21/2022 | 6/ 30 |
| 2021 Barbera | Kit | 08/12/2021 – 01/17/2022 | 6/ 30 |
| 2020 | |||
| 2020 Meritage | Grape | 10/10/2020 – 02/12/2022 | 15 / 73 |
| 2020 Meritage Plus | Grape | 10/10/2020 – 02/12/2022 | 15 / 73 |
| 2020 Red Blend 2nd Run | Grape | 10/10/2020 – 10/13/2021 | 20 / 101 |
| 2020 Vinifera Blend | Grape | 10/10/2020 – 09/28/2021 | 1 / 5 |
| 2020 Zinfandel | Grape | 10/10/2020 – 09/28/2021 | 1 / 5 |
| 2020 Merlot | Grape | 10/10/2020 – 09/28/2021 | 1 / 5 |
| 2020 Sauvignon Blanc | Grape | 10/10/2020 – 07/04/2021 | 6 / 31 |
| 2020 Australian Cabernet Sauvignon | Kit | 09/04/2020 – 04/17/2021 | 5 / 25 |
| 2020 Australian Chardonnay | Kit | 09/04/2020 – 04/17/2021 | 5 / 25 |
| 2020 Pinot Noir | Kit | 04/26/2020 – 09/27/2020 | 5 / 26 |
| 2020 Exotic Fruit – White Zinfandel | Kit | 02/05/2020 – 04/04/2020 | 5 / 28 |
| 2019 | |||
| 2019 Malbec/ Merlot/ Zinfandel – 2nd Run | Grape | 10/26/2019 – 10/23/2020 | 20 / 100 |
| 2019 Zinfandel | Grape | 10/20/2019 – 08/21/2020 | 10 / 51 |
| 2019 Merlot #3 | Grape | 10/20/2019 – 09/27/2020 | 10 / 50 |
| 2019 Malbec | Grape | 10/20/2019 – 09/15/2020 | 10 / 61 |
| 2019 Vieux Chateau du Roi | Kit | 05/20/2019 – 09/06/2019 | 5 / 26 |
| 2019 Merlot #2 | Kit | 05/13/2019 – 09/05/2019 | 5 / 25 |
| 2019 Merlot #1 | Kit | 05/13/2019 – 09/21/2019 | 5 / 25 |
| 2019 Symphony-Gewurztraminer | Kit | 04/20/2019 – 09/02/2019 | 5 / 25 |
| 2019 Chilean Corazon | Kit | 04/20/2019 – 09/02/2019 | 5 / 25 |
| 2018 | |||
| 2018 Coffee Port | Kit | 11/27/2018 – 03/03/2019 | 3 / 15 |
| 2018 Verdicchio | Kit | 10/19/2018 – 11/24/2018 | 5 / 26 |
| 2018 Vieux Chateau-du-Roi | Kit | 10/02/2018 – 11/25/2018 | 5 / 25 |
| 2018 Luna Bianca (Chardonnay) | Kit | 09/27/2018 – 11/24/2018 | 5 / 25 |
| 2018 Metheglin (Mead) | Mead | 08/23/2018 – 11/18/2018 | 5 / 27.5 |
| 2018 Elderberry 2 | Concentrate | 08/02/2018 – 11/25/2018 | 2 / 12 |
| 2018 Elderberry 1 | Concentrate | 08/02/2018 – 11/18/2018 | 3.5 / 15.5 |
| 2018 Black Raspberry / Merlot | Kit | 07/21/2018 – 09/21/2018 | 5 / 25.5 |
| 2018 Sauvignon Blanc | Kit | 07/19/2018 – 08/18/2018 | 5 / 25 |
| 2018 Black Forest Port | Kit | 07/15/2018 – 08/18/2018 | 3.5 / 14.5 |
| 2017 | |||
| No wine made this year. | |||
| 2016 | |||
| 2016 Orange Chocolate Port | Kit | 02/09/2016 – 07/14/2018 | 3.5 / 15 |
| 2016 Pinotage | Kit | 02/03/2016 – 07/14/2018 | 5 / 28 |
| 2016 Petit Verdot | Kit | 01/23/2016 – 07/14/2018 | 5 / 28 |
| 2015 | |||
| No wine made this year. | |||
| 2014 | |||
| 2014 Luna Bianca (Chardonnay) | Kit | 04/30/2014 – 01/22/2016 | 5 / 29 |
| 2014 Tempranillo | Kit | 04/30/2014 – 01/22/2016 | 5 / 28 |
| 2014 Gewurztraminer | Kit | 01/01/2014 – 03/31/2014 | 5 / 26 |
| 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot | Kit | 01/01/2014 – 03/31/2014 | 5 / 25 |
| 2013 | |||
| 2013 Apple, 2nd run | Fruit | 12/22/2013 – 04/30/2014 | 3 / 18 |
| 2013 Apple | Fruit | 12/22/2013 – 03/31/2014 | 5 / 25 |
| 2012 | |||
| 2012 Orange Chocolate Port | Kit | 02/11/2012 – 03/24/2012 | 3 / 15.5 |
| 2011 | |||
| 2011 Vieux Chateau-du-Roi | Kit | 11/26/2011 – 01/08/2012 | 5 / 26 |
| 2011 Australian Chardonnay | Kit | 11/26/2011 – 01/08/2012 | 5 / 26 |
| 2011 Pomegranate / Zinfandel | Kit | 04/09/2011 – 09/14/2011 | 5 / 29.5 |
| 2011 Green Apple / Riesling | Kit | 03/21/2011 – 09/14/2011 | 5 / 28.5 |
| 2011 Chardonnay / Semillon | Kit | 03/15/2011 – 05/20/2011 | 5 / 27 |
| 2011 Pinotage | Kit | 03/08/2011 – 09/08/2011 | 5 / 28.5 |
| 2010 | |||
| No wine made this year. | |||
| 2009 | |||
| 2009 Barolo (Nebbiolo) | Kit | 12/21/2009 – 03/06/2011 | 5 / 25 |
| 2008 | |||
| 2008 Gewurztraminer | Kit | 12/14/2008 – 11/11/2009 | 5 / 27 |
| 2008 Zinfandel | Kit | 10/30/2008 – 12/13/2008 | 5 / 27 |
| 2008 Blueberry / Pinot Noir | Kit | 05/26/2008 – 06/25/2008 | 5 / 26 |
| 2007 | |||
| 2007 Port | Kit | 06/03/2007 – 05/15/2008 | 3 / 15 |
| 2007 Sherry | Kit | 06/03/2007 – 05/15/2008 | 3 / 15 |
| 2006 | |||
| 2006 Chenin Blanc | Kit | 11/01/2006 – 05/18/2007 | 5 / 24 |
| 2006 Fume Blanc (Sauvignon Blanc) | Kit | 11/01/2006 – 05/18/2007 | 5 / 24 |
| 2006 Nebbiolo D’Alba | Kit | 10/06/2006 – 10/06/2007 | 5 / 24 |
| 2006 Pinot Noir | Kit | 10/06/2006 – 05/23/2007 | 5 / 26 |
| 2004 to 2005 | |||
| No wine made during this period, as my interest was down after a couple of good years. I looked into buying NC grapes in 2004, but couldn’t find anything of interest. | |||
| 2003 | |||
| 2003 Peach / Chardonnay | Kit | 08/02/2003 – 11/28/2003 | 5 / 28 |
| 2003 Black Cherry / Pinot Noir | Kit | 07/12/2003 – 11/04/2003 | 5 / 28 |
| 2002 | |||
| 2002 Sangiovese / Cabernet / Merlot | Kit | 09/16/2002 – 06/21/2003 | 5 / 26 |
| 2000 to 2001 | |||
| No wine made during this period. Given the outcome of the 1999 Cabernet Sauvignon, I completely lost interest in wine making. | |||
| 1999 | |||
| 1999 Cabernet Sauvignon, 2nd run | Grape | 10/02/1999 – 05/13/2000 | 5 / 32 |
| 1999 White Cabernet Sauvignon | Grape | 10/02/1999 – 05/13/2000 | 5 / 28 |
| 1999 Merlot | Kit | 03/18/1999 – 06/28/1999 | 5 / 25 |
| 1998 | |||
| 1998 Metheglin (Mead) | Mead | 09/16/1998 – 12/15/1999 | 5 / 28 |
| 1997 | |||
| 1997 Carmine Batch #2, 2nd run | Grape | 09/21/1997 – 05/10/1998 | 3 / 18 |
| 1997 Carmine Batch #1, 2nd run | Grape | 09/21/1997 – 05/10/1998 | 5 / 28 |
| 1997 Carmine Batch #2 | Grape | 09/13/1997 – 06/16/1998 | 5 / 26 |
| 1997 Carmine Batch #1 | Grape | 09/13/1997 – 06/16/1998 | 10 / 56 |
| 1997 White Bordeaux | Kit | 04/26/1997 – 09/11/1997 | 5 / 29 |
| 1997 Canned Cabernet | Concentrate | 03/11/1997 – 09/11/1997 | 5 / 27 |
| 1996 | |||
| 1996 Vieux Chateau-du-Roi | Kit | 09/23/1996 – 03/08/1997 | 5 / 24 |
| 1996 Muscadine | Grape | 09/21/1996 – 03/08/1997 | 5 / 30 |
| 1991 to 1995 | |||
| No wine was made during this period. Got married, moved to Rochester NY and then to Raleigh NC. Things were too chaotic to make anything. | |||
| 1990 | |||
| I made 20 gallons of wine this year — I remember having 4 carboys rockin’. From the previous two years I had an absotively amazing amount of wine, in excess of 500 bottles. So I cooled things, especially since my job was rocky and the job hunt did really poorly this year. | |||
| 1990 Strawberry | Fruit | partial record | 5? / 25? |
| 1989 | |||
| This year I made 70 gallons, stepping it down from the previous year. The sea of airlocks in my wine room was vast, but lesser than the previous year. Again, a large chunk of my note ares missing. I recall making a second run off the red blend but cannot recall what else. Some memories are amazingly vivid … others non-existent! | |||
| 1989 Strawberry | Fruit | no record | 5 / 25 |
| 1989 Vidal Blanc | Grape | 10/21/1989 – 07/12/1990 | 6 / 28 |
| 1989 White Blend (Cayuga, Ravat 51, Seyval Blanc) | Grape | 09/23/1989 – 06/11/1990 | 9 / 25 |
| 1989 Red Blend (Carmine, Chancellor, Foch, Leon Millot) | Grape | 09/16/1989 – 07/23/1990 | 11 / 52 |
| 1988 | |||
| I made 90+ gallons of wine this year. I recall distinctly that I had 18 full carboys (mostly 5 gallon, some 6 gallon), numerous 3- and 4-liter jugs, plus 750 ml and 1.5 l bottles. It was a sea of airlocks in that room. Looking at the records I have, I realize that I lost over half my notes from this year. I think I made second run wines on the Leon Millot, Foch, and Carmine. I recall making a Niagara and Cayuga, but nothing beyond that. | |||
| 1988 Carmine | Grape | no record | 8 / 42 |
| 1988 Ravat 51 Batch #2 | Grape | 11/06/1988 – 04/09/1989 | 8 / 37 |
| 1988 Ravat 51 Batch #1 | Grape | 11/04/1988 – 04/09/1989 | 6 / 27 |
| 1988 Metheglin (Mead) | Mead | 10/22/1988 – 05/03/1989 | 3 / 6 |
| 1988 Vidal Blanc | Grape | 10/18/1988 – 11/14/1989 | 5 / 26 |
| 1988 Scuppernong | Grape | 09/24/1988 – 09/01/1989 | 1 / 6 |
| 1988 Chardonnay / Seyval Blanc | Grape | 09/22/1988 – 11/12/1989 | 11 / 57 |
| 1988 Foch | Grape | 09/18/1988 – 09/17/1989 | 6 / 28 |
| 1988 Leon Millot | Grape | 09/16/1988 – 11/14/1989 | 6 / 29 |
| 1987 | |||
| 1987 Seyval Blanc | Grape | 10/08/1987 – 10/27/1988 | 7 / 30 |
| 1987 Baco Noir | Grape | 09/27/1987 – 02/27/1988 | 6 / 29 |
| 1987 Pear | Fruit | 09/03/1987 – 05/29/1988 | 1 / 4 |
| 1987 Elderberry | Fruit | 08/26/1987 – 05/29/1988 | 6 / 30 |
| 1987 Welches Raspberry Juice | Other | 08/25/1987 – 05/29/1988 | 6 / 28 |
| 1986 | |||
| 1986 Chancellor | Grape | no record | 6 / 25 |
| 1986 Cherry | Concentrate | no record | 5 / 25 |
| 1986 Apple | Fruit | 11/15/1986 – 07/27/1987 | 5 / 30 |
| 1986 Welches Grape Juice | Other | 08/28/1986 – 01/15/1987 | 5 / 25 |
| 1986 Peach | Fruit | 07/15/1986 – 08/03/1987 | 3 / 16 |
| 1986 Elderflower | Dried Fruit | 05/18/1986 – 08/17/1986 | 1 / 5 |
| 1986 Elderberry | Fruit | 05/17/1986 – 08/17/1986 | 5 / 27 |
| 1985 | |||
| 1985 Blackberry | Fruit | 08/17/1985 – 08/25/1986 | 6 / 24 |
| 1985 Peach | Fruit | 06/03/1985 – 05/17/1986 | 1 / 5 |
| 1985 Rhubarb | Fruit | 06/01/1985 – 08/17/1985 | 5 / 28 |
| 1985 OceanSpray CranRaspberry | Other | 05/13/1985 – 05/19/1986 | 1 / 5 |
| 1985 Welches Grape Juice | Other | 02/01/1985 – 08/06/1985 | 5 / 25 |
| 1984 | |||
| 1984 Blackberry | Fruit | no record | 3 / 15? |
| 1984 Dried Elderberry | Dried Fruit | no record | 1 / 5? |
| 1983 | |||
| 1983 Rhubarb | Fruit | no record | 3 / 15? |
| 1982 | |||
| 1982 Strawberry | Fruit | no record | 3 / 15? |
| 1981 | |||
| 1981 Rhubarb | Fruit | no record | 3 / 15? |