Recent content by mdtrey12

I think DC owned that cabin, we rented it for years..... I was too young to remember Doodlebug, but my mother Kay Tucker, who worked at Longwood for years, may have known..

Creepy... I left the ville first time twenty years ago, then moved back and joined the Army when I was 20 (2002)... I grew up for years in a cabin on Farmville lake road right by the spillway of that lake where the lake goes into that river... I road my bike and 4-wheelers up and down that dirt...

Dave.. Nice Longwood sign... I was born and raised in Farmville, all of my friends and family still live there.. I left 11 years ago when I joined the Army, I have lived over seas since then (Hawaii and now Germany)

Just bottled some BBPOM, I made 6.5 gallons from Old Orchard 100% juice bottles (64oz), did not have any concentrate. I let it bulk age in glass for about 4 months, it is still a little tart, but I love dry wine so I did not back sweeten at all. I had a split left over and stuck it in the...

Sitting in Rome, Italy... sipping on some local!! Montepulciano and Galioppo reds that are dirt cheap and would put next to anything on the shelf in the US! Need pics to prove?? I am Army stationed in Germany.... My family; Wife Ashley, her mother Jan, and our 1 year old Leyna...one in the...

Dave, I too got a Vinbrite for Christmas and as soon as I opened it I ran two batches, a 6 Gal Riesling and a strawberry. I was impressed how well it does. I do not really worry about how long it takes, as I just let it go and keep messing around the house and check on it every once in...

FB, Awesome Idea, I have the same corker and was going to mount it on a work bench, but this is an even better idea. Your work space looks really nice, and clean!

Awesome, Thanks! Trey

I found a bunch on Ebay and Amazon. http://www.ebay.com/itm/180713005611?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

I was wondering if something like this would work for transfering wine? This is originally used to change oil. In germany they use these all the time on diesel motors. I was thinking it might not be strong enough, but if it can suck a few gallons of cold oil, then it should work for wine. I...

Vacumpumpman, Do you have the link for the pipe connectors for that filter? I found some brass 1/4"NPT to barb but they are pretty expensive and I did not see the plastic ones like in the pics above. Thanks, Trey

I have a Kenridge Showcase Amarone ready to go... It won a best in show a few years ago. All the reviews that I have found said it was excellent. I know you cannot find a bottle for less than $30-$50. I am going to start mine on New Years day, I will keep you updated

DB, The Eclipse Lodi is on my wish list. I am in the Army and stationed in Germany so shipping is BRUTAL... I have a few shops in the UK that has pretty decent stuff and good shipping prices. I also got a Kenridge Showcase Amarone... I am going to start it on New Years day!! Merry Christmas!

Wife just gave me an early Christmas present!! She must be listening to me, and clicking on all those links I keep sending her!! haha... What is everybody else getting??

Experiement started; 10 Cans of Welchs 100% White Niagara grape 2.5 lbs blueberries 1 lb Golden raisins, pulsed in proc. Pec Enzyme Approx 4lbs Sugar Yeast nutrient Campden Water to 5 gal. Starting SG: 1.086 Placed fruit in mesh bag and let all ingredients set for 12-14 hours. Pitched yeast...