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Grapes in Quebec

Anyone know the approximate date for harvesting grapes in Quebec? I've checked a few times and I have a "whole" 15 brix...
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posted by weez1959
4 comments posted 23yrs posted by weez1959

seyval blanc

Does anyone have any tips or recipes in making this wine from grapes? thanks Joe
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posted by saracejo
10 comments posted 23yrs posted by saracejo

Plums pulped for wine - tips needed!

Hi again sagely folks of the wonderful world of wines. My wife and I picked 44lbs of (I believe) Victoria plums last ni...
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posted by shaun
24 comments posted 23yrs posted by shaun

newbie q: freezing must

Question in a nutshell: How do I do it? I have some grape vines that are ready now. I don't have all my equipment quite...
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posted by daveallyn
8 comments posted 23yrs posted by daveallyn

black raspberry- barely perking

i started a 1 gallon batch of black raspberry wine in the beginning of august fermentation seemed slow to me but i figu...
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posted by hulkster007
11 comments posted 23yrs posted by hulkster007

Re: Fresh Wine Grapes And Juice In Ontario

> Rumor has this will be a good year if the weather remains good. I heard the opposite when I was down there talking wi...
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posted by spam.chhorsel
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Re: Muscadine wine ???????????

For muscadines, I would go by acidity. Crush 8 lbs and add water to bring it up to a gal. Then titrate for TA. If it is...
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posted by ray222
0 comments posted 23yrs posted by ray222

Experienced winemakers ---- Thank you!!

I've noticed there are many seasoned winemaking veterans on this forum who have been very patient, helpful and generous...
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posted by C2H5OHeart
2 comments posted 23yrs posted by C2H5OHeart

Re: N Indiana S michigan grape source

> I am located in NW Indiana > I am looking for some juice to make some wine. > > Anyone have any sources? > > If nowher...
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posted by vinic
0 comments posted 23yrs posted by vinic

Lodi California Zinfindel grape source

Anyone have any resources where I can purchase Zin grapes in Lodi? I live about 50 miles away and would like to pick som...
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posted by bob-girolamo
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Fungicide residue

The instructions for using Mancozeb say to not apply any later than 63 days prior to harvest. I'm keeping to those inst...
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posted by praise
1 comments posted 23yrs posted by praise

Fresh Juice and Mould

First time posting question - four days ago I purchased two "fresh juice" kits from a local store. Both were AUS (cab s...
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posted by thegarykelly
1 comments posted 23yrs posted by thegarykelly

Pressing bags.

Getting ready for the upcoming crush I found my old pressing bag had bit the dust. I ordered a new one from ... well le...
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posted by sgbrix
2 comments posted 23yrs posted by sgbrix

Harvest Help

One of our growers has come up short on harvest help this year. Grapes (or juice*) will be available for those who help...
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posted by vinic
0 comments posted 23yrs posted by vinic

Racking v.s. Bulk Aging

Newbie question... I read in several threads that I should be racking something like once a month and adding a Campden...
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posted by OnTimeSoftware
1 comments posted 23yrs posted by OnTimeSoftware