Bokes Creek Winery

[Mike F]

We just received our last permit to manufactor and sell wine. So as of 10-1-10 we will be official.

[twireman]

Pretty awesome Mike.. CONGRATS!

[4arms]

Congrats Mike!

[ohiowhitetails]

when can i place an order mike!:seeya:

[longdraw]

Good deal "Uncle Jesse", now its time too retire

[Mike F]

when can i place an order mike!:seeya:

It won't be long, I'll let you know. We're permited to sell mail order to the consumer, so we can mail it right to ya. That's easier than finding a DD.

Thanks for the congrats guys, we're pretty excited about getting things going.

[buckbuster217]

keep us updated! I will definately be putting in an order!!!!!!

[Big_Holla]

Holy crap and all this time I figured you were just doing it all for the fun of it!! Big step for you to take on something great there Mike!!

[Curran]

Congrats Mike... I'm ready to place an order! : )

[quackaholic]

Good luck Mike! But..... How are you gonna keep from drinkin the inventory?

[Mike F]

Good luck Mike! But..... How are you gonna keep from drinkin the inventory?

This might become an issue, I'm just hope that I can make more then I can drink

[radicalxl]

Where are you located? I don't drink anymore, but I will have some wine every now and again, and I like to burn up some gas for a nice ride.

[tom viserta]

Best of luck to you and Diane on your new venture, you got a great product, sure it will go well, Congrats!!!

[Mike F]

Where are you located? I don't drink anymore, but I will have some wine every now and again, and I like to burn up some gas for a nice ride.

Raymond Oh
About 10 miles north of Marysville
Stop over sometime, I'm always looking for someone to drink with.

[nkinzy]

Congrats! Know you've been working on that for quite some time.Mail order....that's awesome. Hell, Since I no longer need to run to the liquor store...I might as well just sell my car! So, How many bottles could 5500 dollars get me?

[Mike F]

Here's peek at the first 140 gal to go through the official winery

[4arms]

Well I'll be darned mike takes pictures and post them online it's a miracle.

Can I did have a hose to the bottom of that 140 gallons please.

Team Antler Assassins

[Mike F]

Here's the new label

[4arms]

I like the label Mike.....Blackberry Binge is more like it. *hiccup*

[Deerhunter]

Send me a message when you can sell the wine I will buy 2 bottles from you ASAP!!

I love a good wine..

[Mike F]

I'll give you a shout as soon as they are ready to go. Thanks

Congrats on the doe, now go out a whack that buck you've got on film.

[4arms]

Just 2 words 4 ya'll....

Apple pie.....

Team Antler Assassins

[nkinzy]

Love the Bullfrog tipping one back....classic.

[Mike F]

Thanks Kinz, Diane painted the whole thing

[Mike F]

Just waiting on labels

[Curran]

Just waiting on labels

I'd like to buy a few bottles.... when are the labels gonna be ready Mike?

[Big_Holla]

Man they look great Mike!

[Mike F]

Here's the first four official labels

[longdraw]

That stuff is pretty tasty,I want some of that black raspberry

[Big_Holla]

Very nicely done Mike!! Here's to a new wine adventure for you and your wife :cheers2:

[Mike F]

Here's the start of the new grape arbors. 192 posts, and 500 vines should be here in April.

[Seeker Bp]

Woo Hoo....congrats Mike... Get them poles and grapes in the ground next.... Cant wait to place an order myself.

[longdraw]

Bokes creek winery is a very pleasent winery,they have a variety of tasty adult treats!!!!!!!!

[Big_Holla]

Mike do you have a price list or can you PM me some prices for mail order?

[longdraw]

http://bokescreekwinery.com/

[Mike F]

Yep what he said. Those prices include tax.
Thanks LD

[Curran]

Very cool Mike.

[Curran]

I threw a link to your website up on my Facebook page this morning. Hopefully that gets some bottles shipping out for ya!!

No commissions needed at this point in time.... just more samples to taste : )

[Mike F]

Thanks, I'll see what I can do.

[superbuckeye]

Mike this is awesome. Somehow, I've missed this thread up till now, but I knew you were working toward this. I'm so happy for you and Diane. Such a neat new adventure for you guys. I wish you the best of luck. You know I'll be placing an order when I get back to work. :)

[Mike F]

Now this is a way cool machine. He's driving an 8' post 3' into the ground, at 50/hour. Just a little over a minute to drive the post and move to the next one.

[Big_Holla]

Now that's cool! Sure makes putting them in easy and without the aches and pains tomorrow....the next day and the day after that!!

[Mike F]

He got here at 9:30, set up, and was loaded and gone at 2. With 192 posts set and ready to go.
Your right, I won't feel any of it tomorrow.

[140class]

I could have done that by hand old man LOLOLOl

[140class]

that was money well spent wasn't it

[Mike F]

Yes it was.

[Mike F]

Here's the leveled pad for the new building, and a few more of the future vineyard.

[Curran]

Very cool Mike! I need to make my way over one of these weekends to catch up & buy a few bottles.

[Stonegod]

Mike F, was curious to know if making hard apple or pear cider is simpler to do than making wine? Was thinking of trying it, if it's not all that hard. Also what's the best way for us guys up in NE Ohio to get our hands on some of your wine??

[Mike F]

I haven't done any hard cider, so I can't say as to what it takes to make it.
But if you need some wine, we can ship it.
So just call or email the wife and she can take care of ya.
Thanks, Mike

[Mike F]

The footers got dug on thursday and poured on friday. Also got 350 vines planted, with the last 150 going in today.

[4arms]

Looking good Mike. Is me or is the building close to the road?

[Mike F]

It's between the old barn and the road. Where I had all those logs piled up.

[superbuckeye]

It's coming along great, Mike. I'm really happy for you. This is great.

[Mike F]

It was a muddy mess today, but we got the rest of the grapes planted.

[twireman]

that vineyard looks great Mike!......everything is coming together nicely for you guys!

[Deerhunter]

I ordered a few bottles tonight :) also Mike you ever made any Meade? I have honey bees and can get plenty of honey ?

[Mike F]

I ordered a few bottles tonight :) also Mike you ever made any Meade? I have honey bees and can get plenty of honey ?

Thanks again for the order, and no I haven't made any Meade. Maybe we can get together and work something out.

[Mike F]

that vineyard looks great Mike!......everything is coming together nicely for you guys!

Thanks man, I've still got your site cover. When we going to hook up?

[radicalxl]

One of these days I'm gonna get over there and check the place out.

[4arms]

You still making good progress Frasca? We need some more pictures.

[Mike F]

All the grapes are in the ground, and 24 new fruit trees. The building has come to a stop with all the rain. the block guy is supposed to be here in a week or so. He got behind also with all the rain.

[Big_Holla]

Sounds like quite the monopoly in the making there Mike!! :hurray:

Good reason for people to make it to the campout as I am sure you'll have a few bottles to sell to us!!

[Mike F]

Sounds like quite the monopoly in the making there Mike!! :hurray:

Good reason for people to make it to the campout as I am sure you'll have a few bottles to sell to us!!


Us, what do you mean Us. Does that mean your going to make it????
And yes I'll bring some adult beverages to the campout.

[Big_Holla]

Sure hope so there Mike!! Just depends on when it falls and if gas is $30 a gallon!!

[Mike F]

We have the wire up, plants trimmed, and tree protectors on.

[longdraw]

Mike I hope you had a few refreashing beverages after all that work

[Big_Holla]

Mike I hope you had a few refreashing beverages after all that work

I'll second that one!! :cheers2:

[4arms]

Nice progress Mike. Hopefully it's drying out for you over there.

[Deerhunter]

I got my wine a few weeks ago and something happened .......It leaked out of the bottles :) I guess its it time to reorder.

Mike I need a few more Black Raspberry Bonanza I will send you a note tonight.

[Mike F]

Since the block guy is so far behind, with all the rain, the wife and I started laying block sat. We got 180 in sat, and we'll see how many we can do today before the sister in laws party this afternoon.

[superbuckeye]

Looking good, Mike. The project is coming right along.

[radicalxl]

Man O man, you just do it all, Don't ya. LOL

[4arms]

The man is a machine....

[Mike F]

All I do is put the mortar down, the wife is laying all the block. She's the machine.
We're going to try and finish tomorrow. We ran out of mortar today, and had a party to go to. So you know I can't lay anything straight this evening.

[Curran]

Nice work. Finally looks like we're getting some decent weather to get stuff done.

[Mike F]

The wife and I finished laying the block today, and we have all the underground plumbing in.

[buckbuster217]

lookin good Mike!!

[Big_Holla]

A lot of hard work going into that one! Looking good Mike!!

[Mike F]

Here's almost 40 tons of stone in and tamped, tomorrow is the 2" of foam insulation and 2400' of heating pipe.

[4arms]

Coming along nicely Mike..

[Big_Holla]

A lot of hard work going into that Mike! Maybe I missed it but what exactly is the building going to be for, just wine making or an actual winery with product displayed?

[Mike F]

Since we don't have a public restroom in the house we aren't allowed to do tasting.
It will give me back the basement, and my 25 yard indoor shooting range.

I would realy like to thank Seeker for coming down this weekend and helping pour the floor. 33yards of it

[Curran]

Dang... that's lookin' good Mike! Coming right along.

[hortontoter]

Great to see your dreams becoming a reality, congrats.

[Mike F]

Walls are up. Waiting for the garage door header, it will be here this week.
Still have to finish the osb, but it won't take long.

[longdraw]

Looking good man,,you have been very busy working a regular job then building your winery on your off time,,,,,,sit down and open a bottle and take a break man!!!!!!!!!!

[Seeker Bp]

Sweet Job Mike, its getting close to stone veneer time. lol wont be long. Rhonda and I sat down last night and enjoyed a bottle of the mulberry. Great taste...... less filling..... Looks like things are dropping into place. If you need any help, dont be afraid to call...later on fella Brian

[superbuckeye]

Love seeing the pics of this project's progression. It's coming right along.

[Mike F]

We had a great day today.
Set trusses, and sheeted the second floor.

[Big_Holla]

Holy crap!! Man you are making progress!!

[longdraw]

Is the 2nd floor for your own after hrs. personal fun

[Mike F]

Yep, but I'm to tired tonight. Maybe one night this week.

[Stonegod]

Mike when you say "we" is it just you and your wife doing all the building or is a professional crew helping? Geeez I'm still figureing out how to build my blind!!!

[Seeker Bp]

Nice job Mike, man I am impressed with your progress. You have some really good working friends, and family. Sorry I couldnt be there this weekend. Have to pour while the weather allows. Keep in touch....... Seeker

[Mike F]

Mike when you say "we" is it just you and your wife doing all the building or is a professional crew helping? Geeez I'm still figureing out how to build my blind!!!

My wife, and 9 year old boy are my regular crew. Sat. I had a couple of friends come over and help, along with a 28 ton crane.
These bonus room trusses were made out of 2 x 10's and full spaned 30 feet. There was no way to set them by hand.
Also, Seeker came down and did more than his share on the slab.

[radicalxl]

Man O man, you just do it all, Don't ya. LOL

I'll just quote myself.

[140class]

Man your so busy with your new building you don't even know what your hunting equip. looks like do you. That's awesome Mike You are really talented in all building trades . How are the vines growing?????? Let's get an update on the real important stuff....

[Stonegod]

My wife, and 9 year old boy are my regular crew. Sat. I had a couple of friends come over and help, along with a 28 ton crane.
These bonus room trusses were made out of 2 x 10's and full spaned 30 feet. There was no way to set them by hand.
Also, Seeker came down and did more than his share on the slab.

Mike that is truely impressive!!! Now when your old and gray you can sit back and tell your grand kids how you built your winery with your own hands. Not to mention if your kids ever complain about doing chores, you can point to the building " hey if I can do that you can cut the grass!LOL.......though it looks like you got your son on the right track as far as working goes!!

[Mike F]

Man your so busy with your new building you don't even know what your hunting equip. looks like do you. That's awesome Mike You are really talented in all building trades . How are the vines growing?????? Let's get an update on the real important stuff....

Here is a shot of one of the four year old plants.
There are 12 of these and they all look about the same

[Stonegod]

Mike I'm working in Avon lake and there's vineyards all over the place. My crew and I were wondering how many plants (let's say like the one in your pic) does it take to make a bottle of wine?

[Mike F]

There are a lot of factors that go into it, but somewhere around 5 to 10 bottles per plant.

[4arms]

Now that you have the trusses on top of the walls, it truly gives a good perspective on just how big that building is. Looking fantastic Mike!

[Mike F]

Doesn't look like I got much done this week, but my body is telling me that I did.

[longdraw]

You are about do for a break huh mike??

[Mike F]

Got to get moved in before Colorado. Along with picking blackberries, they are about two weeks out.
Di's been picking black raspberries for a week now.
The steel should be here this week, so maybe I'll be dry next weekend

[Deerhunter]

Wow Looks great I know how hard a construction project is..

[buckbuster217]

looking really good Mike!!!!!!!!!!

[superbuckeye]

This is a fun thread. I'm enjoying seeing this project come along.

[Mike F]

The steel showed up, but not the insulation. So we worked on closing up the road side the building

[Mike F]

We should be ready to start the steel roofing this weekend.

[twireman]

Heck yeah Mike! looks fantastic..

[ohiowhitetails]

Awesome mike!

[Mike F]

We got the back of the building roofed, and interior walls put up this weekend.

[Mike F]

I know that your getting bored to death with my pictures, but here's another one.
We took time off from picking berries, to sheet the west end and install the last big window.

[longdraw]

Looking good mike,I see you as a future builder and adult beverage maker

[Curran]

I know that your getting bored to death with my pictures, but here's another one.
We took time off from picking berries, to sheet the west end and install the last big window.

Keep the pictures coming Mike. This is one of the best threads on here...

The kids & I picked quite a few berries up at the range last week. I think only about half made it home, both kids had purple fingers & smiles on their faces. Should be a bunch ready up there now!!!

[Mike F]

We picked 3 1/2 gal monday evening. Took last night off from picking to work on the building.
Going to order the stone this evening and pick again.

[Mike F]

Looking good mike,I see you as a future builder and adult beverage maker

Maybe the adult beverage maker, but not the builder. Working full time and running at this pace, I'm feeling my age.

[radicalxl]

Yep. There is always something to look at or read. Frankly, I don't see how you have time to do all this work, take pics, and post them.
If your gonna take them and post them, I'll look at them.

[Seeker Bp]

I am ready to hang some stone fella..... I think I can hang stone and drink too... lol maybe we will find out on the back side....lmao... Get er done !!!

[140class]

I agree with you Curran,I just keep up with all Mike's updates it is in.terestiing

[hortontoter]

Yep, quite impressive and been fun following the progress. The wife and I are going to have to take a trip down and see everything once it is completed.

[Big_Holla]

I know that your getting bored to death with my pictures, but here's another one.
We took time off from picking berries, to sheet the west end and install the last big window.

Not even close to getting bored with this post Mike! Heck, this is the most interesting thing on here the last few months!! :cheers2:

Making great progress!!

[Mike F]

OK Brian, the stone is ordered.
Should be here in a week or so.

Thanks guys, it's always a lot of work but fun at the same time.

[Mike F]

Got a little more steel up.
Been hard in the heat, plus picking berries almost every night.

[Seeker Bp]

MAN ITS LOOKING GOOD... THE STONE AND LOG SIDING IS GOING TO LOOK SMOKEN HOT ...LOOKING FORWARD TO GETTING DOWN THERE. SEEKER

[Big_Holla]

Wow, if THAT is the dog house I need to get me one of them things!! Looking GREAT Mike!!

[Mike F]

The flat steel is on, just have to finish the trim and cap

[hortontoter]

Lookin great, Mike. Can't wait to see it finished. You gotta be proud!!!

[Mike F]

Hey Brian, is this correct? I'll keep going if it's ok.

[Big_Holla]

That's what it looked like when we did the stone on the chimney over at the in-laws....so I hope it's right...LOL!! Looking great Mike!

[Mike F]

Here's what we got done today

[mrbb]

looking good getting closer to being done, good thing, as hunting season is fast closing in
do you have a finish date set??

[Mike F]

Thanks,
I would like to have the exterior done before we leave for Colorado in 4 weeks.

[140class]

You'd probably better so Di don't get after you. Looks great Mike hope to make it down soon been working my ass off.

[Mike F]

8/14/11
With a big thanks to SeekerBp

[superbuckeye]

It looks wonderful. Great work by all.

[Big_Holla]

Wow again looking great Mike!! Looks like a great place to sip on some fine wine and maybe have a little cheese and crackers!! :o16:

[radicalxl]

Keep them pics flowing. Enjoy watching the progress.

[Mike F]

I ran out of light tonight, but the wood is started

[Seeker Bp]

Oh yea, that is going to be sweet Mike... That is just going to make the outside look fantastic. Keep going fella, it will be done before you know it.. Seeker

[longdraw]

Wow that is gonna be a nice building,,you are gonna hang your elk head in there with them high ceilings right

[Mike F]

Wow that is gonna be a nice building,,you are gonna hang your elk head in there with them high ceilings right
Yep, even if I have to buy one

[4arms]

I'd lay down a bet that you will never "buy" one. I am thinking this is your year Mike.

It's really coming along nicely. You should have D put together an album with all the pics and to look at down the road.

[hortontoter]

Going to look great when it is finished.

[Mike F]

Here's a start to the project. More to come later.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tInh75V8V_I

[Big_Holla]

Wow have you guys put the work into that as a family Mike!! All I can say on the tubing for the radiant floor...."holy super knot Batman!" I know how I feel when the garden hose or an electric cord doesn't cooperate!!! Great thing you have some very good friends to help you out when you needed it along the way! Garrett made a pretty cool slide too BTW!

[4arms]

Tha'ts even better than a photo album. Just 8 minutes to pour a floor and put up walls!!

[superbuckeye]

Must have been a non-union job. Everyone in the video was moving so fast. LMAO

[Mike F]

Must have been a non-union job. Everyone in the video was moving so fast. LMAO

No time for union labor, only 2 1/2 weeks left to finish the outside.

[Mike F]

Here's todays work, along with installing a garage door opener. Now I can close it up and lock it.
I've skipped around the door, because the new front door is a week late getting here. Should be here next Wed. I have a lift coming tomorrow, so I can finish up the roof and side the gable ends.

[Seeker Bp]

Yessir, that is gonna look like it belongs in Colorado on a mountain, What a nice building. That siding is so much better than vinyl siding. That man lift is going to make your job alot easier tommorow. Diane been running the camera? Thats gonna be interesting to see the update video. Seeker

[Curran]

Looks great Mike!

[mrbb]

looking good, cannot wait to see the finished building!

[Mike F]

9/4/11
Worked through some of the rain today, but a couple of the "showers" ran us under cover.

[4arms]

Almost there...looks great!

[Seeker Bp]

Looking better every time....now thats a man lift. That thing is huge!!

[Mike F]

Got both ends done today

[twireman]

The place is looking really nice Mike. Well Done!!

[radicalxl]

Gonna be a real first class operation. Looks great.

[Mike F]

Took enough time off now it's back to work.
Got the wood on the front today.

[superbuckeye]

That's a great looking building, Mike! Great work.

[longdraw]

Mike buisness should pick up real soon these buckeye football fans will be drinking too there sorrows

[superbuckeye]

You are soooooo lucky this is a family oriented site. I can't say what came to mind. LOL

[Seeker Bp]

Wow Mike, that looks sweet. Turned out to be a pretty busy week, and I just had to get some hunting in this weekend. Sorry I didnt make it down. How did Garrett do in the stand this weekend?? Seeker

[Mike F]

We didn't get out. Maybe this week, we'll see how the weather is.
We did get out on thurs for an hour in the rain, we we're both soaked to the bone.

[hortontoter]

Building looks great, not that I am surprised. Your pride in what you do shows.

[Big_Holla]

Wow Mike that place is looking incredible!! Heck I'd live in that sucker....not to mention having something to drink all the time too!!

[Mike F]

A few updates. The rad. heat in the floor is on, and we're almost finished with the drywall.

[longdraw]

There are gonna be some good times in there mike!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Stonegod]

Looks like things are moving along, is there a finish date?

[Mike F]

Looks like things are moving along, is there a finish date?

Don't know if my projects ever get "finished", but we are trying to open in a couple weeks.

[Mike F]

Here's a few pics from inside, we're getting close now.

[Stonegod]

Man that looks great Mike!!!! I take it that's going to be a public space? Ooooooh......I'm thinking summer camp out at Mike's!!!!LOL

[Big_Holla]

One word.....WOW!!

[radicalxl]

Good luck on getting it open. Really has come along. Congrats.

[Mike F]

Well it's finally here. We have all our permits, and wine for sale.
We are now offically open.
Friday evening a friend of Diane's will be playing some tunes from 6 to 8.
And we'll be open untill 2 on Sat afternoon.

[Stonegod]

Congrats on finally getting it opened, it has been fun watching it slowly develope into a business. I can say you have some very nice/tasty wines as I loved all the ones I bought at the summer camp out. I wish you and your family the best of luck in your new business!!!

[Mike F]

Congrats on finally getting it opened, it has been fun watching it slowly develope into a business. I can say you have some very nice/tasty wines as I loved all the ones I bought at the summer camp out. I wish you and your family the best of luck in your new business!!!

Thanks Stonegod. If ya get a chance, stop down sometime.

[Mike F]

A packed house last night. There were 3 different groups playing last night, starting at 6pm and went till 10.
We had standing room only for about 2 hours. It was a very pleasant surprize.
We'll have music from 4 to 7 this afternoon/evening, then be closing to partake in some of our own goods for the New Years.

[Seeker Bp]

Man, thats awesome Mike, sorry I missed it last night. Its great to see what you guys have worked so hard for, panning out so well. Cant wait for my next trip down. Sounds like we need to make a day just for wine bottling. Seeker

[radicalxl]

Glad to hear that everything has worked out for you. Sounds like a big success. Congrats.

[Stonegod]

Great to hear that things are starting off so well!!! Took your mulberry wine to my families Xmas dinner and all I got were complaints that I only brought one bottle!!LOL

[Mike F]

Thanks guys, it was a lot of fun last night.

[Mike F]

Live music tonight.

[Mike F]

Diane designed a new sign, and had it made. We got it hung this week.

[longdraw]

Looks good man you got the pad poured,and more gravel now don't plow that gravel into your yard

[Mike F]

Seeker is the man with concrete.
We have a bridal shower this afternoon, and Jim Volk playing tonight.
Also celebrating Andy's (from across the street) birthday.
Tonight should be a hoot.

[Seeker Bp]

Aww Man, that sign looks sweet...Wish we could make it down tonight. Spent the day in the woods blowing the stink off. Been down about a week with a severe head and sinus infection, plus working through it. Doc set me up a couple days ago with meds, and today was the first day I could breath and feel like getting out. Have a good time tonight, will get back down when I dont have to worry about passing some kind of bug around. Rock On Frascas..........

[Big_Holla]

Always great to see and hear about the progress you have been making Mike! Followed along a little on your U-stream the other night as well.

[twireman]

Place looks awesome Mike! I'd love to come up and check it out. We moved back down to Chillicothe and are in the middle of having a baby and remodeling a house. Im sure your having a blast with it.

[Mike F]

Hey congrats on the baby. When's it due?
And yes we are having a good time, can't wait to retire and only work with the wine.

[twireman]

Little girl due May 12th. Sounds like a great retirement plan!

[Mike F]

Here's a couple pictures from a weekend in March, and some pictures of the wood stove we picked up at Mom and Dad's.

[hortontoter]

Lookin good, Mike. I like the rustic log interior. Got to find time to get down a check the place out.

[Mike F]

Lookin good, Mike. I like the rustic log interior. Got to find time to get down a check the place out.

It would be fun to have you down.
I've found that I can never find the time, I always have to make the time.

[140class]

WOW it reallly changed since the last time I was down. Looks awesome!


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[Mike F]

Started the floor this week.

[4arms]

hey all those squares are crooked....







looks great Mike..

[Mike F]

Only if your sober

[Big_Holla]

Wow, looks GREAT Mike!! Like Red Green often says "If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy"

[Mike F]

Ok, this is a little further along. Still have the bathroom and behind the bar, just ran out of time this week.

[Big_Holla]

All I can say is WOW Mike!! GREAT job!

[Seeker Bp]

That looks swwweeeeetttt! Everything just pops out....Nice Job Mike!!

[FallnTimber]

Nice job, puts that finishing touch on the place!

[Curran]

Looks great Mike!! Lookin' forward to gettin' back out there real soon.

[4arms]

I finally made my way to the Winery. It was kind of strange drinking out of a proper wine glass. Very nice place and the wine is even better than it used to be.

[Mike F]

Thanks guys. The music is going going, and the wine is flowing.
Thanks to Seeker for helping me bottle 12 cases today.

[Seeker Bp]

Had a great time down there yesterday Mike....the place was hopping! If you have not been there yet, plan on making a trip, its an awesome place to hang out and relax, and listen to some great tunes being played. Oh yea, and drink wine....lol Seeker!

[Mike F]

Had some surprise visitors to the winery today.
It was a great time sitting and shooting breeze.
It was also great meeting his better half.

Thanks again for stopping in.

[Stonegod]

Had some surprise visitors to the winery today.
It was a great time sitting and shooting breeze.
It was also great meeting his better half.

Thanks again for stopping in.

Was he driving a sporty red SS Monte Carlo? He's the only guy I know who will drive 2 1/2 hrs to visit a friend that owns a wine shop to check it out and he doesn't even drink wine!!!

[hortontoter]

We had a great time at Bokes Creek. Nothing better than sitting down chatting with friends. Glad we were able to meet Diane. We will watch the music schedule and make a trip down again on a Friday night. Thanks for the hospitality.

[Mike F]

Would really like to thank Seeker for his part of the entertainment last night. lol
That was a first for the winery.

Also I would like to thank Ronda for the zucchini bread. Not only was it good last night, but it was great with coffee this morning.

[Big_Holla]

Nice!! Was he wearing the table cloth by the end of the evening?! Haven't had good zucchini bread since my grandma passed!

[Seeker Bp]

Oh My!! we laughed and laughed and laughed!! I was actually the designated driver last night....lol We had a blast Mike...Cant wait till next time. Big Holla, you need to get your butt down there for an evening ....its to much fun!! Just watch out for those teeny little bottles....you just had to be there!!

[blackbeard]

I hear the Blackberry wine is best, they say it's made from good old southern Ohio berries!

[Big_Holla]

I hear the Blackberry wine is best, they say it's made from good old southern Ohio berries!

That'll be the first I will try....one of these days!!

[FallnTimber]

well how many people stopped by while you were pickin berries and wanted to use your afro pick?? how many buckets did you end up fillin

[Mike F]

Ha Ha, They didn't work as good as I hoped. Just ended up cutting again, and picking them off at home.
I think we got about 3 gal of berries. I put 7 gal in the freezer between sat and sun picking.

[FallnTimber]

I was wondering if that was going to work. the freezers must be gettin pretty full by now. not a bad thing though.

[Mike F]

We'll be cooking up some elk brats at the winery friday night, just finished stuffing them in the cases. Who's in?

[FallnTimber]

I can't this weekend we will be in Springfield Fri. Sat and Sun. But I should be game for the following Fri.

[bigcountry]

i was just thinking how i only live 30 minutes from you and have yet to make it down to see ya yet...god im horrible..ill see what i can do and try to make it down...i aint got nothing else going as far as i know

[buckstalker17]

I'm in mike ill be out after work I'm ready for stories lol

[Mike F]

Had some very special quests at the winery last night.
We had the honor of be in the presence of the famous Big Holla Family.
Great to meet the rest of the family.
Good luck with the softball this weekend Jena.

Oops, almost forgot about Seeker too....Sorry Brian

[Seeker Bp]

HAHA! Nice meeting you Big and family... Hope you can get away for the winter camp this season...

[Big_Holla]

Was great to see you Mike and finally get to meet you Brian! On thing is for certain, the pictures on here for Bokes Creek Winery do not do the place justice!! That building was amazing and all the hard work friends and family put into it sure showed! If we didn't have that softball tournament we would have stayed and enjoyed the rest of the evening like everyone else there. Great music and great conversation, sure made it hard to leave. Looking forward to the next time we stop in to see you there Mike!!

Jenna's team went 2 & 4 but they also played some of the best teams in Ohio. Great experience for all of the girls and I am sure the coach learned a lot about the team.

[gonehunting 45]

Sorry didn't read all the thread, but I do have a couple questions. The wife and I are big drinkers but we have started sipping a little wine.
Do you have a web site?
Is your wine sold in any stores/
Thanks

[hortontoter]

www.bokescreekwinery.com

[Stonegod]

Hey Dick are you on Mike's payroll as a rep?LOL

[gonehunting 45]

Thanks Dick.

[Mike F]

I keep trying to put Dick on the payroll, but he doesn't drink.

We don't have a big site. Just shows hours and the music.
There's music every friday night. We don't have food, other than pretzels and crackers, but your more than welcome to bring food with you.

[Curran]

I'll have to whip up some goose balls and bring them out one of these Friday nights!! Been waaaay too long.

[Big_Holla]

I'll have to whip up some goose balls and bring them out one of these Friday nights!! Been waaaay too long.

Where't the LIKE button for that ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

[Mike F]

I'll have to whip up some goose balls and bring them out one of these Friday nights!! Been waaaay too long.

That wouldn't hurt my feelings at all. Maybe throw a could of elk steaks on the grill too.

[Seeker Bp]

Hmmmmmmmm!! Elk Steaks, Gooseballs, and Wine! I think I'm drooling down the front of my shirt. Count me in!

[Mike F]

Great night with Cueball and Seeker, Had a great band and alot of laughs.

[Seeker Bp]

Good times, good music, good drinks, and got some Elk talk in. Cannot ask for a better Friday night.

[Mike F]

Quite true.. and .. this is Mrs. Mike F, hackin his account.. Last night really was fun! and now it's 5:43 p.m. Saturday and he's sound asleep on one of the winery couches. Geeze! He's old.

[Seeker Bp]

lmao....thats funny right there..

[Big_Holla]

Ha! Ha! Good old Mike! Lucky he doesn't wake up w makeup on!

[buckstalker17]

Mike what proof is wine I was drunk for 2 days off that stuff. Lol

[Mike F]

That batch was about 14%. That's why that carboy stays in the back room.
It's the same wine that caused my mishap in the previous posts.

[buckstalker17]

All I can say is it had me in the fetal position for 2 days sucking my thumb lmao

[Big_Holla]

Too funny!! That's one thing on the To Do list is make it back to the winery to get stocked up!!

[buckstalker17]

I'm gonna try and make it next Friday but I don't want no part of that wine I drank last no sir not this light weight. Lol going to a 3d shoot tonight. By the way mike tell garret ill buy him another sub Friday.

[Curran]

Happy Birthday Mr. Bokes Creek!!! Hope it's a good one buddy.

[00buck]

so where is bokes creek winery not a big wine guy i like to sip whiskey but my mother and father in-law drink wine alot maybe i could pick some up there for them

[Big_Holla]

Happy Birthday Mr. Bokes Creek!!! Hope it's a good one buddy.

Ooohhhhh yeah.....happy Birthday MIKE!!!


so where is bokes creek winery not a big wine guy i like to sip whiskey but my mother and father in-law drink wine alot maybe i could pick some up there for them

Head over to their website to check out the kinds of wines they have. Also, there you will find their address and contact information:

http://bokescreekwinery.com/