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Re: Best Time to Ferment?

Most people tend to make wine when the fruit is ripe, IMHO. Modern wine making is normally performed in a controlled en...
3 comments posted 23yrs
posted by nsf.williams
3 comments posted 23yrs posted by nsf.williams

acid blend

I have some questions regarding acid blend: 1. How much acid blend should be added to 1 gallon of must for a grape wine...
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posted by warriordominatrixofdeath
4 comments posted 23yrs posted by warriordominatrixofdeath

Alcohol content

I have a few questions on this subject: 1. How can you determine actual alcohol content from PA readings? I understand...
8 comments posted 23yrs
posted by warriordominatrixofdeath
8 comments posted 23yrs posted by warriordominatrixofdeath

Caterpillars

What's the best way to get rid of caterpillars on grape wines? I've picked off a few already but by the time you notice,...
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posted by weez1959
0 comments posted 23yrs posted by weez1959

feeding

Attention all wine or beer buffs has anybody come across the term " exponential feeding" This method is to do with addin...
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posted by stephen
4 comments posted 23yrs posted by stephen

leaf roll remedy?

I'm noticing the oldest, lower leaves of my cab franc vines are showing a bit of reddening--like premature fall colorin...
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posted by jchorniak
2 comments posted 23yrs posted by jchorniak

Press question to Lum

Lum, or anyone with the experience, I have recently come across a piece of clean 12" Nyloplast storm sewer pipe and pla...
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posted by miltontonic
1 comments posted 23yrs posted by miltontonic

Re: Plastic carboy

They would be OK as a secondary, but not for bulk storage because the plastic is much more permeable to air than glass...
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posted by TheMadKiwi
5 comments posted 23yrs posted by TheMadKiwi

FAQ: rec.crafts.distilling

This is a FAQ for rec.crafts.distilling. Currently this FAQ is in it's early stages, but will be improved over time. Th...
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posted by liquidgroovexxxspam
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Alcohol-free Wine

I hope that this question has not been posted much before! Being a newbie at wine-making, I am interested in making non...
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posted by r_martinus
3 comments posted 23yrs posted by r_martinus

Re: Making Red Wine

Dear Tom Thanks for your advice. I am only 30 min from the winery so I will try and arrange to find some good size drum...
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posted by mcameron
2 comments posted 23yrs posted by mcameron

Re: Cabernet from fresh juice??

My suggestion would be to to either seek out a source for fresh grapes or buy frozen must from Brehm if you want ot mak...
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posted by aspuhala
2 comments posted 23yrs posted by aspuhala

Ants attacking my grapes!

What can I do to keep ants from attacking the grapes I have growing in my backyard? I'd like to enjoy them for eating, n...
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posted by mrmojave
3 comments posted 23yrs posted by mrmojave

wine tours

just got back from a week holiday visiting the folks and family in Ontario. My wife and I headed out to Niagara Falls f...
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posted by rickbrennospam
4 comments posted 23yrs posted by rickbrennospam

Re: Cranberry wine?

Hmm, May not be a problem if you use pectinase. I have a friend who made a delightful wine out of raspberry jelly. It t...
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posted by gregcook
0 comments posted 23yrs posted by gregcook