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Winery vs My readings

I helped a buddy figure out his sugar addition last week. He got the juice from a nearby winery. Two different kinds, a...
7 comments posted 23yrs
posted by praise
7 comments posted 23yrs posted by praise

Chambourcin question

My chambourcin is now at about 17-18 brix with high acid. I didn't measure the acid, but I can sure taste it. I may be...
6 comments posted 23yrs
posted by ptmcnally
6 comments posted 23yrs posted by ptmcnally

Malolactic fermentation

I've read that one should use sufficient sulfite to kill off the natural malolactic bacteria, and then (if malolactic f...
7 comments posted 23yrs
posted by negodki
7 comments posted 23yrs posted by negodki

Wine...hydrometer/taste question?

I have two DJ's of wine that have been fermenting for a month and a half and the hydrometer shows 0.100. Has it ferment...
2 comments posted 23yrs
posted by nospammm
2 comments posted 23yrs posted by nospammm

Wine labels on Marble Tiles

Showcase your wine labels on tumbled marble tiles for a wall mural in your wine cellar- visit http://www.AliciaTappDesig...
4 comments posted 23yrs
posted by aliciatapp
4 comments posted 23yrs posted by aliciatapp

chardonnay juice low brix/acid fizzy

I picked up 12 gallons of chardonnay juice today. It had been sitting for a week in the guys truck. supposed to be at 3...
12 comments posted 23yrs
posted by gregarpp
12 comments posted 23yrs posted by gregarpp

H2S smell, wanting to oak

Hi Everyone, All these wines were made from California grapes. I just racked my Zin and Syrah, Cab and Merlot today. No...
1 comments posted 23yrs
posted by dstosky
1 comments posted 23yrs posted by dstosky

Results of Grape/Mango Wine Trial

Howdy........... It's been awhile since I posted, but I'm glad to see things still hopping around here. Back in the ear...
7 comments posted 23yrs
posted by allenmcb
7 comments posted 23yrs posted by allenmcb

Champagne-making instructions sought

Hi all, I am new to this group, so I apologize if this has already been asked and answered about 20,000 messages back,...
7 comments posted 23yrs
posted by bwaldorf
7 comments posted 23yrs posted by bwaldorf

Concerns about Acidity & PH!

Hi All, I started fermenting 12 gallons of Chardonnay juice yesterday and have a concern I wanted to pose to the expert...
20 comments posted 23yrs
posted by preming1
20 comments posted 23yrs posted by preming1

Lagering/wine aging similarities

I'm wondering about the similarities between aging a wine, and lagering a beer. I've never heard anyone mention the act...
0 comments posted 23yrs
posted by praise
0 comments posted 23yrs posted by praise

What do you do with your wine?

I know I am not a big drinker, but I don't understand what some of you do with your wine. In the thred "what's fermenti...
44 comments posted 23yrs
posted by dallyn_spam
44 comments posted 23yrs posted by dallyn_spam

Floor Plans

I'm planning on building from ground up a small to mid size winery and tasting room, and was wondering if anyone has ex...
11 comments posted 23yrs
posted by kitch
11 comments posted 23yrs posted by kitch

Chardonnay from fresh juice

Started my first fresh juice batch last evening, an RJ Spagnols Chardonnay. Added oak as per instructions, but dumped i...
1 comments posted 23yrs
posted by bugs4NOSPAMazz
1 comments posted 23yrs posted by bugs4NOSPAMazz