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• Posted in thread: Vino Italiano 4 Week Wine Kit, Cabernet Sauvignon on 05-16-2013 at 04:28 PM
  I've done 15 of these and other Paklab kits, and I've posted a bunch of tweaks. This Cab has
  turned out FANTASTIC, I did it in June 2012. I bulk aged 2 months with Med Amer Oak. This kit
  came without...

• Posted in thread: Carboy Dolly Pic or Plans? on 05-07-2013 at 04:22 PM
  PM RockyIf I recall he made a cool carboy dolly from left over stuff

• Posted in thread: Planes and wine on 04-30-2013 at 02:54 PM
  I roll the bottles in my pants, brought back a case from Italy that way. I've not had any
  problem on domestic flights either.I have had to pay for overweight luggage but it was worth
  it.

• Posted in thread: sorbate in white wine on 04-29-2013 at 07:46 PM
  It just takes longer in the bottle to lose the sorbate (kit) taste. Give it 3-6 months or more

• Posted in thread: We le portuguese aragones. on 04-24-2013 at 02:16 PM
  I am assuming from the lack of any response that nobody even wanted to try this kit.

• Posted in thread: Can glass carboys even be sanitized? on 04-24-2013 at 02:15 PM
  I store my cleaned carboys, stoppered, with a 1/2 cup of K-meta solution in them. A quick rinse
  and they are ready to go.

• Posted in thread: We le portuguese aragones. on 04-18-2013 at 03:27 PM
  Could anyone comment on the WE LE PORTUGUESE ARAGONES.My local is holding the last one for me.

• Posted in thread: BOGO! BOGO! Coastal white - no limit! on 04-16-2013 at 07:55 PM
  I oaked with 1 cup light toast American chips, and added light 16 oz green raisins The
  neighbors love it. I am stuck on reds.

• Posted in thread: Winexpert 2012 Limited Editions on 04-16-2013 at 07:51 PM
  Could anyone comment on the WE LE PORTUGUESE ARAGONES.My local is holding the last one for me.

• Posted in thread: First Kit- Vintners Reserve-Pinot Noir on 04-12-2013 at 08:27 PM
  I did this kit as my 2nd kit in 12/2011. I did bulk age a month with some med toast oak, other
  than that I followed the directions. Now that the oak has mellowed it is a wonderful drink.