Pear butter, pear jam, pear handouts — after years of trying to figure out what to do with the abundant crops from the 100-year-old orchard on their land, Roger and Janie Harmon decided to experiment with pear wine in 1999. When, after some time and effort, the first batch turned out “OK,” Roger said he was hooked on trying to make it better and learning about his new hobby.
Winemakers hope to turn hobby into full-time job
Sunday, December 16, 2007 | 7:04 p.m. CST;
updated 4:18 a.m. CDT, Tuesday, July 22, 2008
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