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Another Spraying Question

I was just spraying all the fruit trees and vines in my yard this morning and was wondering if anyone knows why the ins...
18 comments posted 22yrs
posted by weez1959nospam
18 comments posted 22yrs posted by weez1959nospam

International Wine Competition Ljubljana 50 years

Medals from the International Wine Competition in Ljubljana have shone for 50 years This year the international wine co...
0 comments posted 22yrs
posted by marjan.kveder
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by marjan.kveder

wine seeping from corks

We have attempted to make a Chianti from a kit and all is well so far we think. We followed the instructions completely...
12 comments posted 22yrs
posted by villella7
12 comments posted 22yrs posted by villella7

Dandelion Woes...

ugh.... I've been reading all the joy and delight peopel find in making dandelion wine. I've found numerous recipes. Ar...
25 comments posted 22yrs
posted by rickbrennospam
25 comments posted 22yrs posted by rickbrennospam

Blueberry Wine Recipe from Wine Maker Magazine

Has anyone attempted the Summertime Blueberry Wine recipe (page 11) from the June-July 2003 Wine Maker Magazine? Any com...
8 comments posted 22yrs
posted by Replytolist
8 comments posted 22yrs posted by Replytolist

SO2

I often read that the k-meta contain 57% sulphite and the campden tablets 48%. I would like a clarification on that. A)...
16 comments posted 22yrs
posted by s.mailloux
16 comments posted 22yrs posted by s.mailloux

Tart Wine

I have some young (bottles 3/5/04) red wine I made this from a kit. According to the kit instructions, it is supposed t...
3 comments posted 22yrs
posted by Jethro
3 comments posted 22yrs posted by Jethro

Spray programs

Last year some of you were nice enough to post spraying procedures and timing for eastern Pa vineyards. Since that was...
4 comments posted 22yrs
posted by ptmcnally
4 comments posted 22yrs posted by ptmcnally

acid test kit

Hi. I was working on a wine, using the acid test kit. I'm not sure if I have the complete hang of it yet. When you're l...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by rickbrennospam
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by rickbrennospam

Wonder Wine...

Greetings all... I hope I didn't make anyone shudder with the heading, but that's what this message is about... I was a...
11 comments posted 22yrs
posted by chrisfewer
11 comments posted 22yrs posted by chrisfewer

corks seem a bit loose

I've been using synthetic corks so far. Quite consistently, I can't get the corkscrew all the way into them, as they st...
11 comments posted 22yrs
posted by hawk
11 comments posted 22yrs posted by hawk

how much "extra" preservative for kits

I've noticed that the vintner's reserve kits advise to use more preservative (potassium sulfate? I don't have it in fro...
3 comments posted 22yrs
posted by hawk
3 comments posted 22yrs posted by hawk

Shelf life of wine "samples"

Well, I'm all ready to play with my new chemistry set. Anxious to try out my new pH meter. Have fresh NaOH for TA. Titr...
8 comments posted 22yrs
posted by C2H5OHeart
8 comments posted 22yrs posted by C2H5OHeart

I can't belive I actually bought bottles :(

Yep. I broke down and did it. Bought the empty, but delabeled and rinsed, bottles from the local winery shop. $6/case. *...
33 comments posted 22yrs
posted by hawk
33 comments posted 22yrs posted by hawk

Rebuilding crusher, wood, paint and grease.

I have an older grape crusher, motor driven. I plan on rebuilding the support braces and hopper. I will salvage the hop...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by gregarpp
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by gregarpp