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Double Bubble

Hi, just started off a kit of black cherry and it has gone a bit mad! Overnight the fermentation has been vigorous to s...
22 comments posted 22yrs
posted by nospam
22 comments posted 22yrs posted by nospam

Fermenting at low temps

Russian Valley ready to pick I have friends ready to manage our picking in the Russian Valley shortly. They seem to be...
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by sgbrix
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by sgbrix

To press or not to press

My bible is usually Pambianchi's "Techniques in Home Winemaking". Usually I always let the batch in the primary ferment...
4 comments posted 22yrs
posted by sgbrix
4 comments posted 22yrs posted by sgbrix

jalapeno wine

I started a jalapeno wine from a recipe on Jack's site. Because I have been traveling 6 days a week, I just mixed every...
3 comments posted 22yrs
posted by alex-brewer
3 comments posted 22yrs posted by alex-brewer

Recommended Yeast

I would appreciate any recommendations for my 2004 Riesling and Gewurztraminer. I have generally used EC1118 in the pas...
4 comments posted 22yrs
posted by glenduffNOSPAM
4 comments posted 22yrs posted by glenduffNOSPAM

Fresh apple juice, sulfites, pH

If I want to achieve 0.8 ppm molecular SO2 in some fresh apple cider, should I just use my white wine pH guide for deter...
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by robdew
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by robdew

stuck ferm

I am a newbie to this craft and I need some good advice. I have a scuppernong false wine that won't finish fermenting....
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by dmhjmh
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by dmhjmh

Strange odor during cabernet fermentation

Well, I've been at it for over 10 years, and this year I decided to make my first Cabernet (80/20 cab/merlot). I've got...
6 comments posted 22yrs
posted by mdos
6 comments posted 22yrs posted by mdos

sugar = sugar?

Hi, still on with my first go at making wine. My instructions started by saying add granulated sugar when starting the...
5 comments posted 22yrs
posted by nospam
5 comments posted 22yrs posted by nospam

Apple cider/wine

I have a friend that has an apple tree and I am going to get several bushels from him because he wants me to try to mak...
3 comments posted 22yrs
posted by adam.lang
3 comments posted 22yrs posted by adam.lang

Cold maceration question for Pinot Noir grapes

Dear All Just about to get some Pinot Noir grapes and I was wondering what's the longest time you can do a cold macerat...
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by REMOVETHISmcameron
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by REMOVETHISmcameron

What is your favorite barrel alternative?

Hello, For those of you who have tried several barrel alternatives I would like to hear about your impressions. I am th...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by aparedez
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by aparedez

BK Luna Bianca kit?

Hey guys, I know some people here have made the BK Luna Bianca kit, but Google Groups archive doesn't have many comment...
4 comments posted 22yrs
posted by evilpaul
4 comments posted 22yrs posted by evilpaul

Out Gassing of Wine

I have not even purchased equipment yet however, the thought of making wine intrigues me. However, the only space I hav...
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by doublel
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by doublel