I just bottled a 3G batch started on 7/10 and finished on 8/10. 1.080-.995. This was with the yeast starter method. I'll be trying again with the double pitch. A 2 week ferment sounds much better. I tested a pint on bottling night and found it to be quite a strong elixir.
I've been gleaning info for a few months and need to start adding my experiences into the mix. I have so far completed a Dandelion Wine (essentially a mead), Blackberry Wine, Straight mead, Cider, and just bottled a hard lemonade.