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First grape wine

I just ordered two 5 gallon pales of juice from a winery in CA. I did not get the grapes this year because I don't have...
4 comments posted 22yrs
posted by add
4 comments posted 22yrs posted by add

New Article on Fining

Hi all, I've thoroughly updated the old fining list at Improved Winemaking into a new article on fining. It is intended...
0 comments posted 22yrs
posted by benrotter
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by benrotter

How Much Yeast?

Ok, sure may be a silly question....but haven't found the answer spelled right out for me.. Making one gallon batches.....
5 comments posted 22yrs
posted by tildy
5 comments posted 22yrs posted by tildy

Grape juice from a carton

I have recently seen grape juice at a local store. The label says 30% concentrated grape concentrate and 70% water. of...
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by thomas.orion
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by thomas.orion

My Car smells like a winery

Bought some must on sale at Sam's Club and put the 20 litre pail in the trunk. You guessed it--took a corner too fast,...
5 comments posted 22yrs
posted by insprucegrove
5 comments posted 22yrs posted by insprucegrove

Island Mist - update

Hi all: I posted recently about an Island Mist kit I had recently done. It was a black raspberry merlot, and from a cou...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by kd
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by kd

Elderberry Wine

I just checked the pa of my must before moving it from the primary into the secondary, but the pa is a 1.00 from a 1.09...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by coidogg
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by coidogg

Numbers from Chard and Merlot

Chardonnay PH 3.82 TA .64 SG 1.105 Merlot PH 3.76 TA .67 SG 1.092 Readings I took. No plan for adjustments.... Any thoug...
8 comments posted 22yrs
posted by gregarpp
8 comments posted 22yrs posted by gregarpp

How clear is CLEAR ? ( Nervous Newbie Asks)

Greetings, Fall is 'a coming in - Hope all are well. I haven't posted in allmost 2 weeks while waiting for my 1st batch...
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by reply
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by reply

How much yeast to pitch in 50 - 60 gallons must ?

Hi folks, Nice group you have here! I hope you can help me out. I've been making a 50/50 blend of Alicante/Grenache for...
7 comments posted 22yrs
posted by noemailplease
7 comments posted 22yrs posted by noemailplease

Cellar Cooler Design

I created a wine cellar below grade with great insulation, but it never got down to the mid-fifties. Bright idea came -...
7 comments posted 22yrs
posted by jcrew30
7 comments posted 22yrs posted by jcrew30

apple wine blend

I am about to start this year's apple batch and am looking to blend with another fruit. Any suggestions? Keith
3 comments posted 22yrs
posted by hobbhavn
3 comments posted 22yrs posted by hobbhavn

Foam on Muscadine Must

I'm a rookie wine-maker, but it is a lot of fun so far. I currently have an Elderberry, Banana, and a Watermelon/Peach...
4 comments posted 22yrs
posted by gwtx2
4 comments posted 22yrs posted by gwtx2

Sweet Red Zin

Has anyone here made a medium or sweet Red Zinfandel? I so, what was the preferred acidity? I need to sweeten some up.....
5 comments posted 22yrs
posted by ajrawls
5 comments posted 22yrs posted by ajrawls