Comments on: On Making My Own Wine

By: Simon

Simon — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:56:40 +0000

Great read. I went to high school in Placerville, CA and been to Georgetown, flyspec that it is, many times. Beautiful country, Northern California. Too bad in my youth I wasn’t astute enough to realize how lovely it was. I’ve toyed with the idea of making my own wine, this might be just the encouragement I need. Thanks again.

By: Peter

Peter — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 17:13:38 +0000

Nice work on all fronts.

By: Augie

Augie — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:42:44 +0000

Hank, Cheers to you and Holly!

Very well written. It sounds like you have been bitten by the bug. The Mourvedre will be an awesome match with some of your recipes.

By: Garrett

Garrett — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 18:37:05 +0000

Massive, massive props to you and your new wine! Job well done!

By: Buzzie

Buzzie — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 18:17:17 +0000

Just catching up now. Heart-felt and honest post. Very impressed.
Villa de Hank e Holly shines even on a rainy day.

By: Heather

Heather — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 05:13:24 +0000

I looked at this post awhile ago (last weekend, maybe?) and now that I’m back, I’m still flabbergasted. Very well done, Hank.

By: Ken

Ken — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 19:16:40 +0000

Very nice post indeed! I make a bottle or two (yes) every year from my own grapes (Carmine, an odd Davis clone) which is sometimes drinkable. I’m going for zero technology, wild yeast. Pure chance. I have some around from several years ago, next time you’re in Stockton, let me know. Ken

By: hank

hank — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 01:32:22 +0000

I am contemplating making perry, which is hard pear cider. I have lots of pears on my tree, but am still trying to get up the gumption to do it.

I am making a mourvedre wine from the Sierra Foothills this season, and am not sure I need another thing on my list…

By: Great White Hunter

Great White Hunter — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:48:48 +0000

Great post! Wil you try beer this winter?