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Wine Making Forum: General Wine Making Forum 11-08-2008, 02:39 AM
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Posted By Wine Maker
Fermentation my be completed. The only way to...

Fermentation my be completed. The only way to know for sure is to use a hydrometer to measure the specific gravity or brix. This will tell you how much sugar remains in the wine. If the brix is at...
Wine Making Forum: Bottles, Labels & Corks 11-08-2008, 02:35 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,784
Posted By Wine Maker
If you can't control the humidity or don't want...

If you can't control the humidity or don't want to try, try using synthetic corks as they will not dry out. I have wine in my basement that I bottled with synthetic corks 4 years ago and they are...
Wine Making Forum: Beginners Wine Making Forum 11-08-2008, 02:30 AM
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Posted By Wine Maker
I forgot to address the issue of storing wine in...

I forgot to address the issue of storing wine in areas with fluctating temps. In my opinion, if you are storing wine for a relative short time, 6 months to a year, I wouldn't be so worried about...
Wine Making Forum: Beginners Wine Making Forum 11-08-2008, 02:26 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,015
Posted By Wine Maker
Is there a place in your house that has a...

Is there a place in your house that has a somewhat constant temperature? That would be the ideal setting. What you really need to focus on is not so much the ambient temperature of the room...
Wine Making Forum: Equipment & Sanitation 11-08-2008, 02:06 AM
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Views: 3,080
Posted By Wine Maker
The 2 places where I generally buy my supplies on...

The 2 places where I generally buy my supplies on line are:

More Wine Making (through More Beer)
http://morewinemaking.com/

and

Presque Isle Winery
http://www.piwine.com
Wine Making Forum: Equipment & Sanitation 11-08-2008, 02:02 AM
Replies: 12
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Posted By Wine Maker
I don't believe it is hydrogen sulfide. H2S is...

I don't believe it is hydrogen sulfide. H2S is the rotten egg or sulfur smell. If you are sterlizing or sanitizing with potassium metabisulfite then it is the sulfite you are smelling.
Wine Making Forum: Bottles, Labels & Corks 11-01-2008, 03:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,613
Posted By Wine Maker
I only use synthetic corks and have never...

I only use synthetic corks and have never experienced problems with them other than the occassional misfire. I am just about through a 1000 count bag. Just currious, is it possible that somehow the...
Wine Making Forum: Equipment & Sanitation 11-01-2008, 02:58 AM
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Views: 2,615
Posted By Wine Maker
Bob, Thanks for sharing the idea and photo. I...

Bob, Thanks for sharing the idea and photo. I have a bottle tree for the 750 ml bottles but always encountered problems when trying to drain the 5 gal carboys. Nice idea. What is the diameter of...
Wine Making Forum: Wine Cellar & Storage Forum 10-29-2008, 03:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,665
Posted By Wine Maker
A mix of bottle sizes is fine. This way when you...

A mix of bottle sizes is fine. This way when you have friends over you can just open one of the 1.5 L instead of 2 of the 750 ml.
Wine Making Forum: Beginners Wine Making Forum 10-29-2008, 03:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 639
Posted By Wine Maker
As long as the wine is going through primary...

As long as the wine is going through primary fermentation an airlock is not necessary, simply cover the hole with a wash cloth to keep any thing from getting into the wine. I don't ferment in...
Wine Making Forum: Introductions 10-29-2008, 03:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 691
Posted By Wine Maker
There is a video on youtube that shows how to...

There is a video on youtube that shows how to remove a cork from a bottle using a plastic bag. Try this link. If it doesn't work type Removing Cork from Bottle in the search. I did and it was the...
Wine Making Forum: Barrels & Oaking 10-27-2008, 02:00 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 953
Posted By Wine Maker
I have a few 30 gal American oak barrels. When...

I have a few 30 gal American oak barrels. When making enough wine to fill the barrels with my "reds" I usually let the wine age in the barrel 4-6 months. The oak flavor will lessen overtime (2...
Wine Making Forum: Beginners Wine Making Forum 10-27-2008, 01:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,065
Posted By Wine Maker
You can get by with the native yeast but that can...

You can get by with the native yeast but that can lead to problems. For example a stuck fermentation where the yeast is not strong enough to finish the job. Thereby leaving you with lower than...
Wine Making Forum: Beginners Wine Making Forum 10-26-2008, 03:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,065
Posted By Wine Maker
I didn't see the mention of yeast being added. ...

I didn't see the mention of yeast being added. Did you add yeast?
Wine Making Forum: Beginners Wine Making Forum 10-26-2008, 03:46 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 968
Posted By Wine Maker
Sorry but I cannot be of help here as I am only...

Sorry but I cannot be of help here as I am only on my first kit.
Wine Making Forum: Beginners Wine Making Forum 10-20-2008, 02:17 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,099
Posted By Wine Maker
As Luc said, you can top off with water if you...

As Luc said, you can top off with water if you are only topping off a few ounces. Remember, at each racking you will lose some wine. For this reason, I like to top off with wine purchased. I use a...
Wine Making Forum: Equipment & Sanitation 10-18-2008, 03:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,170
Posted By Wine Maker
If they are new bottles a simple rinse and...

If they are new bottles a simple rinse and sanitizing is all they need. I use a sanitizing solution of 1.7g (roughly 1/4 tsp) potassium metabisulfite to 1 liter of water. I have a bottle tree that...
Wine Making Forum: Beginners Wine Making Forum 10-18-2008, 03:41 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,099
Posted By Wine Maker
If you are not seeing any air bubbles on the one...

If you are not seeing any air bubbles on the one gallon jugs then the fermentation is completed. Do you have more than say an 1/8 on an inch of sediment in the one gals? If so, I would rack the...
Wine Making Forum: Beginners Wine Making Forum 10-15-2008, 05:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 967
Posted By Wine Maker
I think you are going to have to wait until your...

I think you are going to have to wait until your fermentation is completed before you can determine if the acid is too high. Are you abe to test the pH? To raise the TA by .12 for each gallon the...
Wine Making Forum: Beginners Wine Making Forum 10-14-2008, 01:57 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,099
Posted By Wine Maker
Definetetly put air locks on the single bottles...

Definetetly put air locks on the single bottles otherwise 1) the wine will most certainly oxidize, or 2) if you have caps on the bottles you will get a build up of pressure if the fermentation is not...
Wine Making Forum: Beginners Wine Making Forum 10-11-2008, 01:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 840
Posted By Wine Maker
The only way to know if you really have a stuck...

The only way to know if you really have a stuck fermentation is by measuring the brix or specific gravity with a hydrometer.
Wine Making Forum: Beginners Wine Making Forum 10-05-2008, 03:00 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,235
Posted By Wine Maker
I agreee with the previous posts. You want as...

I agreee with the previous posts. You want as little air space hitting the wine once fermentation is complete. A day or so may not harm the wine but I would transfer it to a 3 gal carboy.
Wine Making Forum: Beginners Wine Making Forum 10-02-2008, 03:51 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 798
Posted By Wine Maker
I have to disagree on this one. If you have...

I have to disagree on this one. If you have rotten egg smell you need to correct it soon otherwise it will be very hard to correct later. This is a common problem if the yeast doesn't have enough...
Wine Making Forum: Introductions 10-02-2008, 03:43 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,275
Posted By Wine Maker
I don't think you put the air lock on too early. ...

I don't think you put the air lock on too early. The air lock is designed to let the co2 gas out while keeping oxygen out. Many wine makers when fermenting juice in pails put an air lock on through...
Wine Making Forum: Introductions 10-01-2008, 02:30 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,275
Posted By Wine Maker
Here is my suggestion. Visit Jack Keller's...

Here is my suggestion. Visit Jack Keller's website and search for watermelon wine. Watermelon wine is difficult to make because it spoils very fast. I have not made watermelon wine but have red...
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