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Re: Nova fungicide source
You might consider Mancozeb. I have had outstanding results this year and it looks like I have the black rot devastation completely under control. Of course I've gotta knock on wood! : )...
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Any winemakers in Santa Cruz?
I'm looking for some winemakers to share equipment with. I have a #45 Zambelli-like basket press and titration and pH lab stuff. I'm looking for someone with an electric stemmer-crusher. doug...
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Label question
I always or almost always make my own labels and they look really good but the problem is if you wet them they run :o( Does anyone know of a company that will print them professionally and ship them...
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Re:black currant melomel
Black Mead Melomel. 4 lbs Blackcurrants 1/2 pint Red grape concentrate 2 lbs Honey ( light mixed flower) Nutrients Bordeaux yeast 1/4 oz Malic acid Water to make up to a gallon....
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Re: date recipe (dried)
DATE WINE 4 lbs dates 3 lbs sugar 2 teaspoons citric acid 1/2 teaspoon tannin 1 tablespoon depectiniser 1 nutrient tablet yeast water to makeup to 1 gallon. Method :- Pulp with depectiniser....
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Re: Books on Distillation: Info required.
I am living in the UK and I am having problems locating "The Compleat Distiller" by Nixon and McCaw. ISBN 0-473-08135-0. I have tried Waterstons but after searching a number of data bases the...
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newbie question - specific gravity
Sorry, I know this has probably been asked a million times before but how do I convert the specific gravity to the alcohol content? Thanks
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wineberry recipes / advice?
Now that I know I have wineberries (thanks everyone), I'll be ready to start a new batch soon. I made some last year and it's still a bit tart. This year I was careful to follow someone's advice in...
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Re: How long does fermentation normally last?
That sort of depends...it would help if you knew what the starting SG was, and what the SG is now. I've had initial ferments take as little as 3 days, but secondary fermentations take much much...
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Re: "Hairy's Hangover Cure" on Compact Disc
Hey, Do you'all realize this is a SPAM cross post to a BUNCH of news groups??? For self promoting stuff??? Duh...
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Re: Posting problems
Ray, Your message got here okay. I wish I could help with the other stuff. I have not noticed anything odd lately with my posts. Darlene
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Re: small batches
There's nothing inherently wrong with making a "really small" batch. It's just that wine takes so much time to make, you might as well have something left over when you are finally done. 1 US gallon...
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Re: wine analysis by laboratories or by myself: IRTF or sequentials: what's the best choice?
I have tried a number of tests this year including Brix (hydrometer), PH (ph meter 0.01 accuracy), TA (again using the PH meter and 0.1 sodium hydroxide solution). These results have mainly been...
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What to look for in a wine press?
Is there any problems with purchasing an older used press? I am wanting to try to press some grapes for 5-6gal batches. Is there a size I should be looking for? What is a decent price? Can this press...
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