Recent content by Mike93YJ

a hydrometer is very important. many have 2, just in case one breaks. I add campden after everything else. don't know if it makes any difference. wait 24 hours before adding yeast starter. welcome to the forum!

Is your winery going to participate in the winery passport program that MissouriWine.org puts on? We are planning on taking some trips soon to get our passports stamped when we visit wineries. I have no idea if the program costs the wineries that are in it or not, but it could be a way to get...

Is your winery going to participate in the winery passport program that MissouriWine.org puts on? We are planning on taking some trips soon to get our passports stamped when we visit wineries. I have no idea if the program costs the wineries that are in it or not, but it could be a way to get...

I found the recipe in "The Home Winemaker's Companion" by Gene Spaziani. Pink Wine from Fresh Tomatoes Yield 5 gallons 17 pounds tomatoes 2 1/2 pounds raisins 4 gallons lukewarm water 7 1/2 pounds sugar 1 1/4 teaspoons grape tannin 7 teaspoons acid blend 5 teaspoons yeast nutrient...

Welcome to the forum! I'd like to see what you've turned your basement into. Maybe what you've done will give me ideas, especially on wine rack construction.

That will work, but it's easier to have +1 carboys. In other words, always have an empty to rack into, clean it and leave it empty for the next racking

I have a recipe for tomato wine that says to cut the tomatos into small pieces and put them in a straining bag. Couldn't I juice them in my new steam juicer, instead? If so, should I put the pulp in the bag, or just use the juice by itself? This will be the first time I've used a steam...

For 1 gallon.

We have batch of 'corn whiskey wine' in secondary now. The recipe called fot peppercorns in the strainer bag with the corn during primary fermentation. If memory serves,it called for 12, but we used 20. Anxious for it to clear so we can taste!

Most places that sell wine amking equipment have 'kits' that have the basic stuff needed to get you started. After ou get going you will find more things you'll want and/or need. The suggestion to get an extra hydrometer is very good advice! We started in March, with a cranberry juice/ fruit...

Yes, all the equipment is interchangeable. Make sure to clean/ ssanatize well.

Is anyone planning on going. We are, got room reservations today! Saturday, July 16, 2011 from 12pm - 9pm. In it's fifth year going strong. This year's Missouri Wine Festival in Historic Excelsior Springs, MO promises grand entertainment and great wines from around the state. Enjoy sampling...

Interesting!

Bud, mind posting the recipe for beet wine? We've seen some pretty beets at the local farmer's market and want to give it a try. Thanks

Welcome to the forum, glad to see another Missourian here. What part of the state are you from? It seems you have made a vaqriety of wine!