Fine Vine Wines is proud to introduce this exciting new
home wine makers club to our visitors. As a charter member
of this club, we will be active particpants and invite you
to do likewise. As more information becomes available, we
will post it here. Until then, below is some information
about the club and its upcoming meetings.
The North Texas Winemakers
Guild is a group of non-commercial winemakers and grape
growers who gather together to share our winemaking experiences.
The Club meets on the third Saturday of each month, usually
at a members' home, but on special occasions at other locations,
such as local wineries or vineyards.
The purpose of the North Texas Home Winemakers Guild is
to:
- Encourage and support the art of winemaking and wine
appreciation in Texas.
- Serve as a gathering point for people who are interested
in improving their winemaking skills through education,
contests, sharing of information, and social interaction.
Upcoming Meetings
Some excellent ideas and discussion for upcoming meeting
topics were discussed and the following decided upon:
March 20 – Steve and Karen Eubanks will talk to the
Group about Wine Competitions. We will also bottle the Group
Wine.
April 17 – We will have a blind tasting (commercial
and/or homemade). Members are encouraged to actively try
to find experts to speak on one or more of the following
topics:
- Making various fruit wines (perhaps Tony Hartman will
speak to the group?)
- Bonding rules and regulations
May 15 - Members are encouraged to actively try to find
experts to speak on one or more of the following topics:
June 19 – We will plan a Winery Visit on a weekend
in June. It may or may not be the third weekend of the month.
Our first choice is Wales Manor. Stay tuned!
In August, we will pull together our order for California
grapes (Khris Smith’s source). These grapes will arrive
in September, so we will need to plan a trip to the Farmers
Market, Downtown Dallas to pick them up.
Brenda Thompson - lbthomco@sbcglobal.net
President, North Texas Home Winemakers Guild
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