Recent content by BlueMike

Not sure about bottles, but there's a LHBS just west of the Bay Bridge...Annapolis Home Brew.

Count me in too...Iodophor is all I use for my wine making. Mike

Hi Dan, Sorry, I lost track of this tread. No, I have NOT bought from Harford Vineyard, but I have heard good things about them. I assume, from your forum name, that you're from Annapolis. If you'd rather head east across the bay instead of north toward Forest Hill, then I think there are...

Try this one, Harford Vineyard, in Forest Hill, MD.

Thanks Runningwolf...that's just the type of info I was after. My problem is that even though I make a small amount of wine, I like to do most things at 110 percent. So, it is really tempting for me to play like the big boys. But, I agree...I'd be a bit foolish to think I need to spend the...

Yes, the Vinmetrica model SC-300 looks like an awesome meter with a lot of capability. However, I'm not sure it's cost effective to spend that much ($335+shipping) on a testing meter when I only make, at most, 20 gallons of wine a year. But, I'm open minded and willing to be convinced if you...

This is a very timely question as I'm also thinking about investing in a pH meter. After searching the forums, I have found a few favorite meters, but it is hard for a new user like me to compare the different models. FYI...I make mostly country-type fruit wines with an occasional kit. I...

Hey, I have enough posts now. Here's the LINK to Jack Keller's Wineblog. Again, you have to scroll down the page to find the article on using chocolate.

There's an excellent article on Jack Keller's website (sorry, I'm a newby and I don't have enough posts to insert a hyperlink) about using chocolate. It includes an interesting recipe for strawberry/chocolate that I am currently making. It shows good promise. If you have time, I highly...

Thanks Robie...that makes perfect sense!

Great question...great answer. Robie, please clarify. When you say, "While bulk aging, add about 2 crushed tablets every 2.5 to 3 months.", how much wine are you talking about? I have always understood that you only add 1 crushed tablet per 1 gallon of wine. Is this correct...

I do not skim mine. About 90 percent gets removed when racking to secondary and the rest is removed when racking off secondary to clearing stage.