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Looking to put together a testing lab on my bench. What are the essentials? I've looked on line for actual kits but with no luck. What do you have to test your wines..

Here is a question... What pruning method do you use and any suggestions for what I should do.. Spur pruning or cane pruning? I am growing Cayuga, Cab Franc and Lemburger, I planted one year plants in 2012 so this will be 3rd year. Any suggestions? Methods used?

I bought Chilian Cab Sav grapes last May in Monroe CT. Still testing the waters so far so good but needs aging. They were expensive for half a box. Debating if I should buy more this May or go with a juice (never tried making wine from a bucket...experiment time)

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to be honest , i dont know. I've been making wine for 30 plus years and have always made it old school (no yeast, sulfites, etc) the way my father and grandfather have taught me. And never checked and don't know how to or what you need to check the levels. This past year I added yeast and...

I have about 50 gal in a demi john and the rest in 5 gal carboys. I think I will do a few 5 gal and see how it does. Thanks

this is all great informative stuff..Thank you! I will try a small batch. I racked twice and added some meta. i need to get the ph levels checked.average temperature in my basement is just under 60 degrees and that is where it has been since Oct when it was made.

so for future reference. start immediately after first fermentation? Is there a significant difference in taste and texture when you do MF?

Question about Malolactic fermentation. Is it too late to start? Grape wine has stopped fermenting and have never started malolactic fermaentation in the past. Trying something new. My cab sav was made in may and pinot noir sangiovese were made in oct. let me know your thoughts

Galen, that would be great. Runnigwolf yes, I have entered a few contests and have won Peoples Choice awards (3 years running) and a couple of local professional awards with Pinot Noir. This past year I have made a Chilean Cab Sav, another Pinot Noir, pinot grigio and a sangiovese. I have...

I am writing this to the pro wine makers that own / run a winery/vineyard and / or to those who are the wine makers. I live in CT and would like to take my wine making to the next level. How did you get started? Did you take any classes? If so, where did you take them and what classes would...

Growing Cayuga, cab franc and lemburger. Hope to harvest something in Oct 2014 Gio