The grapes have been picked up
and the fermenting has (hopefully!) begun. This year I'm trying two types of grapes, Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese.
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Nice looking bunch of grapes. Is there a state law where you live regarding how much wine a hobbyist can make a year without paying tax?
Jeff
100 gallons per person max 200 gallons per household. I'm nowhere near those numbers...yet.