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  1. K

    Quality Carboys, Bottles & a Port Kit - North Chicago Area

    Taking a hiatus from winemaking for a while (ok, I've been on hiatus for over a year). Really good bargain, I think: (3) 6 Gallon glass carboys (2) 5 Gallon glass carboys (2) 3 Gallon glass carboys All of the carboys are the "good ones" no cheapies. (7) Cases (84 bottles) of clean...
  2. K

    Anyone attempted a port?

    I read through your discussion on that, and was considering doing the same thing. But since this is my first attempt at port, I decided to follow the kit instructions to the end, then fortify using brandy as explained here. Maybe I'll do a second batch, and try it the other way to compare. I...
  3. K

    Anyone attempted a port?

    I just started a Chocolate Orange Port (WE), so have been reading all of these port threads with interest, especially the topic of how to fortify. Found this article on the web that was quite informative; thought some of you might find it interesting.
  4. K

    WineXpert Two different yeast packs in one kit

    Thanks for the quick reply. Good info!
  5. K

    Is it possible to blend yeasts?

    Ok, having read through this entire thread, I'm really confused tonight, as I just opened a Winexpert Eclipse Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc kit, and it has two packages of yeast in it. One is EC-1118 and the other is K1-V1116. I started a new thread asking if anybody else has seen this, but then...
  6. K

    WineXpert Two different yeast packs in one kit

    Just opened up a Winexpert Eclipse Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc kit. They included two packages of yeast, one is EC-1118 and the other is K1-V1116. This is the first time I've seen this, and both are 5g, so this is twice as much yeast as I've seen in my other kits as well. Has anybody else...
  7. K

    Bottling temperature

    I have a WE Italian Pinot Grigio in cold stabilization (around 30 degress F), and thinking of bottling direct from the carboy in the fridge. Any thoughts on pros/cons of doing this? Does it matter what temp the wine is (within reason) when bottling :?
  8. K

    WineXpert Which Italian wine kit would you pick from these?

    I'm drinking the WE Selection International Amarone tonight, from a kit I made just over a year ago. Really is an excellent wine, but I wish I had bulk aged it a while longer (I had to bottle it because we were moving halfway across the country). It is very good at 1 year, and I expect it will...
  9. K

    Fermentation advice from a newbie

    Gregg, it's great that you are enjoying your first batch. The ultimate reward! Reading through this post, it seems like you could use a little consistent terminology and process for your next kit. Each kit will have different instructions on when to add things, etc., but think of it this way...
  10. K

    What meters and test equipment for a new wine maker?

    Wow, I've had mine for way longer than that :D
  11. K

    WineXpert WE Wine Kit With Grape Pack

    Their shipping special doesn't apply to wine kits though :-(
  12. K

    WineXpert How good is this Amarone kit?

    I made this exact kit almost exactly a year ago. I wanted to bulk age it for a year or so, but had to bottle it after only 42 days of bulk aging (119 days total from start), because we were moving across the country and that's not easy with a 6 gallon carboy ;-) Short answer is that it's an...
  13. K

    Mold on cloth above fermenter!

    Lots of threads that discuss this, and opinions vary. I have only made kit wines, and their instructions always say "if your primary fermenter uses an airlock, insert it now", right after pitching the yeast. I always do that, but I then open the fermenter daily (at least) to give a gentle...
  14. K

    Winemaking room ... what do I need?

    I keep going back and forth on it. We are doing a complete basement finishing project (about 1500 square feet total), which will include a workout room, TV/Video room, large bar area (like a pub :D), the winemaking room, and then the wine storage. Unfortunately, the wine storage is designed in...
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