Recent content by Lynn1

I need to know if anyone has used Cinnamon sticks in wine kits? I have a RJS Washington Merlot ( with skins) and Oak saw dust (which I don't like) in first fermentation and ready to rack to Carboy on Saturday. Can I add Cinnamon sticks and what does it do to the taste? How many stick to 6 gal...

I need a good source to read (or help) to find out how to blend some of these wine kits. any ideas? I would like to blend a merlot and a Cab. I need Some hint on how to do this. Thanks Lynn

That makes sense. I don't drink much Port, this batch is for our son. So I guess I will use the 375 mi. How long should I let it lay in the bottle before its good to go? by the way Mike, I finally got through all the DR. stuff and the wine is now flowing after a 6 mo leave. Thanks for your...

I need some advise re: bottling Port. In the instructions that comes with all RJS Kit. Under the bottling part for this Port ( CSS Orange Choc )is states to used the small 375 ml. As you know it is only a 3 gal kit. Can someone Please explain why I should use the small bottles? If it were you...

Thanks for the info,, Do you know if the film ever goes away?You would think if it caused film on the wine glass , it would cause film in the bottle and cause it to look cloudy. I did rack back to the carboy and will wait. It has started to clear again. It didn't take much to get it all...

Hey Mike,, I have a question for you. I was getting ready to bottle my RJS Pinot Gregio -Italian wine . I took my wine theif and took a sample( about 2 oz) to taste before I racked to the Fermenter to bottle. I noticed a film on the wine glass after I made the taste. What do you think it was...

Thanks for the info reg the Kiwi Melon, I will order it today. Also any ideas if I should Oak RJS Pinot Griego . Its ready to bottle soon. if I can Oak it. How do I do it and should I, I like the Oak in reds. I have it in the Carboy all fined and cleared. What kind of OaK, how much, ect...

I just looked a your pic what a set up Congrad's keep making the red stuff lynn

VCASEY, Thanks for the helpful hints. I will follow the plan and be patient. I like the idea of the smaller bottlers. Lynn

I just talked to George's place and they said to make a Castel del Papa. I think is is a soft red and kind of light for a red. I will make the Piesporter and see what happens. While I have you on the hook. Tell me how long I should let my RJS CC California Cab. w/skins( 24800)sit in the...

Thanks for the info.. What do you think about Vinifere Noble Castel del Papa or Pinot Noir # vn07 or the VN Piesportor. Lynn