I would like to congratulate Larry and Kathie on their new move. Larger space can only compliment the atmosphere of cheer. I raise a glass , toast, "Here is to Buckeye Winery,Larry & Kathie may the tradition of good wine, good friends
a place where you always feel great carry on for years to come. http://www.buckeyewinery.com/

I have been making wine for many years. I started with cans of juice in the early 1970's and some free plums. Then I went off traveling and getting into my teaching career. In 1981, my wife and I made raspberry, strawberry and ruhbarb wine. That fall we bought 100 lbs of Riesling grapes and 100 lbs of Cabernet Sauvignon grapes from eastern Washington. Then we had kids, dogs, careers etc. and didn't make wine again until 2001. So, I have been making wine every year since 2001.



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It is bottling time again and reflecting on the make of 2009 stock. I explore new flavors,one worth making larger quantities (strawberry) some to never to think of again (watermelon).My favorites I enjoy even though they need more age in this order blueberry, strawberry, dutchess pear, my wines are not sweetened so i like my wines towards the dry side. Played with yeast, changed water to juice ratios.A fine year for some lessons.

Hey y'all I'm an official member of the Wine Makers Gallery! The meeting on March 4th was great and I look forward to seeing all of you guys next month. I wanted to thank Donna for the Orange Chocolate Port (or shall I say, Porto Chocolat Et Orange). Excellent my dear! Put me down for this kit when it becomes available please. I would also like to thank Debbie for her Kiwi Melon Jelly. The jelly was, without a doubt, magically delicious. I'll get Jocelyn to sign up and we'll get that cabernet… Continue