My family and I have been producing various types of wine for over nine years, making it one of our longest standing traditions. We started in 2002 with plums from our own back yard. By 2005 we were making apple wine, also from our own trees. In 2006 my dad decided we should go to a vineyard, which we have continued to go to for the last five years. Over all, we have produced about eight different types of wine, as well as one year of apple champagne. And over all of these years I have learned just how many steps go into the process of making an outstanding wine. Every step is important to the final product, but the three most key components are the quality of the grape, using the right yeast, and timing.