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Wine Making Forum: Equipment & Sanitation 05-07-2013, 03:35 PM
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Why didn't they make the bottom part in stainless...

Why didn't they make the bottom part in stainless steel.
Wine Making Forum: Beginners Wine Making Forum 04-28-2013, 04:11 AM
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Hi, all I use vegetable oil (Mazola corn oil)....

Hi, all
I use vegetable oil (Mazola corn oil). It works very well as an air barrier. It does not alter the taste of win. To remove the oil I would use a syringe and slowly suck up the oil. The...
Wine Making Forum: Bottles, Labels & Corks 12-30-2012, 10:24 PM
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Runningwolf, when you say 1-2 inch of Meta is...

Runningwolf, when you say 1-2 inch of Meta is that powder only without any water? If its only powder, I assuming when your ready to use your carboy you only spray rinse the carboy and your ready to...
Wine Making Forum: Bottles, Labels & Corks 12-30-2012, 08:41 PM
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Here's a tip to anyone that's interested call it...

Here's a tip to anyone that's interested call it whatever, got tired trying angle my carboys to dry. So I made this

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Wine Making Forum: Bottles, Labels & Corks 12-30-2012, 05:53 PM
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Posted By thesnow
Thanks for the tip much appreciated.

Thanks for the tip much appreciated.
Wine Making Forum: Bottles, Labels & Corks 12-30-2012, 04:01 PM
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Hmmm..let me understand, you wouldn't do again...

Hmmm..let me understand, you wouldn't do again the "domino effect", Spray Rinse several times carboy, and then use the carboy cleaner (carboycleaner.com) with some cold water for a minute; and then...
Wine Making Forum: Bottles, Labels & Corks 12-30-2012, 03:37 PM
Replies: 15
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Got a spray attachment, will be using it, ...

Got a spray attachment, will be using it, question is ? , can the remaining water in the carboy spoil my wine? maybe i should add a little potassium sulfite..
Wine Making Forum: Bottles, Labels & Corks 12-30-2012, 02:38 PM
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Views: 462
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How to clean Carboy's as you go

I make from fresh grapes and need to transfer to another carboy to remove segments in each carboy. My question is this, I have one empty 6g carboy and need to remove segments on 12 6g Carboy's. How...
Wine Making Forum: Wine Making from Grapes 10-06-2012, 02:27 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 380
Posted By thesnow
Guys, thanks for the info, I will know better...

Guys, thanks for the info, I will know better next time . I will keep you guys posted on how the wine turns out ten to twelve months. I will invite guests and see if there's any side affects....Lol
Wine Making Forum: Wine Making from Grapes 10-05-2012, 07:20 PM
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Views: 380
Posted By thesnow
I used dextrose corn sugar. Oh well, never...

I used dextrose corn sugar.
Oh well, never fails my first time and I had feeling something could go wrong its never perfect the first time.
Wine Making Forum: Wine Making from Grapes 10-05-2012, 07:14 PM
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Views: 380
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Rocky...! , oh man to late, you came close to...

Rocky...! , oh man to late, you came close to saving me. It been add already 5 mins ago. Goes to show the wine retailers are just that had no knowledge. I wanted to buy cane sugar at the market put...
Wine Making Forum: Wine Making from Grapes 10-05-2012, 06:21 PM
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Found some corn sugar, very fine white powdered...

Found some corn sugar, very fine white powdered form. guess its used for beer making. Should do fine for wine.

Thanks
Wine Making Forum: Wine Making from Grapes 10-05-2012, 03:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 380
Posted By thesnow
Question, could one use something more natural?...

Question, could one use something more natural? like natural brown sugar, instead of white table sugar. Is there any reason why to use regular table sugar..
Wine Making Forum: Wine Making from Grapes 10-05-2012, 02:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 380
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Hmmm.. your right, 3.73kg or 8.2lbs. Should I...

Hmmm.. your right, 3.73kg or 8.2lbs. Should I target brix 23 or 24? When dissolving in the must juice do I warm it up ? or there's no need to ; maybe warming up the juice is a bad idea.
Thanks...
Wine Making Forum: Wine Making from Grapes 10-05-2012, 01:16 PM
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Views: 380
Posted By thesnow
What type of sugar is recommended? What is...

What type of sugar is recommended? What is recommended, do I use the must juice, or water (distilled) to dilute the sugar?
Any input is appreciated..
Thanks
Wine Making Forum: Wine Making from Grapes 10-05-2012, 12:27 PM
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Views: 380
Posted By thesnow
2.72kg is this worth the effort?

2.72kg is this worth the effort?
Wine Making Forum: Wine Making from Grapes 10-05-2012, 11:33 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 380
Posted By thesnow
Making Zin, Merlot & Pe, total 14 cases. After...

Making Zin, Merlot & Pe, total 14 cases. After crushing, Brix 21, Ph 3.65, & Ta 6.5 g/l
I think I need to raise my brix to at least to 23, before adding my yeast.
Never done this. it looks like I...
Wine Making Forum: Wine Making from Grapes 09-24-2012, 06:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 114
Posted By thesnow
Thank you...

Thank you...
Wine Making Forum: Wine Making from Grapes 09-24-2012, 04:33 PM
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Views: 114
Posted By thesnow
Oaking

I usually use oak extract but this time would like to use oak chips. What would be a good quantity of oak chips , that will not overwhelme the wine. Would like to put a nylon bag under the primary...
Wine Making Forum: Wine Making from Grapes 09-24-2012, 11:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 300
Posted By thesnow
This sounds interesting..got me excited...What...

This sounds interesting..got me excited...What are lugs? Is this a ratio term? I will be making a batch soon, Thinking of 70% Zin_oldvine 20%Carignane 10% petite Syrah.
Maybe I should change from...
Wine Making Forum: Wine Making from Grapes 09-23-2012, 02:27 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 534
Posted By thesnow
I actually was thinking of this, but using a...

I actually was thinking of this, but using a different yeast for different grape. Would like to try this next year, using the same receipe now so I can see the difference next year. Right now I'm...
Wine Making Forum: Wine Making from Grapes 09-22-2012, 07:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 534
Posted By thesnow
thanks will remove alicante

thanks will remove alicante
Wine Making Forum: Wine Making from Grapes 09-22-2012, 07:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 534
Posted By thesnow
I guess I'm going to try field blend, one batch...

I guess I'm going to try field blend, one batch of, 70%zin, 20%cari, 10%sira

and one batch (not yet sure of the ratio), 60% cabernet sauvignon , 40% alicante or merlot.
Wine Making Forum: Wine Making from Grapes 09-22-2012, 04:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 534
Posted By thesnow
OK, I'm easy,,what do you recommend? 60%...

OK, I'm easy,,what do you recommend?
60% Zinfandel, 30% Carignane 10% Petite Sirah
or 70% , 20%, 10%

When the wine is ready..and If I really like your receipt! I promise.. I will send you...
Wine Making Forum: Wine Making from Grapes 09-22-2012, 02:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 534
Posted By thesnow
Make wine once a year, have a short window for...

Make wine once a year, have a short window for making wine, I think I'm going to attempt your receipt Rocky "60% Zinfandel, 15% Carignane, 10% Petite Sirah and 15% Grenache" field blend in one vat.
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