Recent content by ntx_man

Awesome video, we need to forward this to everybody we know. At the very least they'll come to understand the languages of wine. Oh, and John Cleese should live to be 800 years old, I think his talent is that important to the human race. Frank

Here's a link to the fining/clarifying agents available in the food/beverage industry, some specific to wine. http://www.scios.co.nz/finingagents.htm Frank

Prolly a function of the granular surface (even as smooth as is appears) and an ionic attraction between the clay and the marbles. Perry's Handbook for Chemical Engineers can explain it in nauseating detail if you can lay hands on one (about three hundred bucks at amazon). Frank

Anyone had success using Ozarka bottles as a secondary fermenter? And what size bung fits the thing? Thanks! Frank

Just started the Apple/Jalapeño wine myself, added about a cup of golden raisins macerated in a bit of vanilla for additional complexity. The peppers were seeded and de-veined. I'll pitch the yeast tonight. I think we have a winner here. Frank "You have attributed conditions to villainy...

Just got this... <div ="print-title">Euro wines carrying potentially dangerous levels of heavy metals</font> <div ="print-submitted">By admin</font> <div ="print-created">Created 10/30/2008 - 15:44</font> <div ="print-taxonomy"> <ul ="s"> <li ="first taxonomy_term_1997">europe...

Here's an interesting paper on the efficiency of ML01... http://sera-ieg-14.tamu.edu/reports/2006/AR_VitEnol.pdf Bioconversion of Malic Acid in Norton and Vignoles Using Genetically Enhanced and Natural Microbes it's about half way down the article set. Frank Denton, Texas

Folks, You might want to Google ML01 yeast, it's a genetically modified yeast strain that accomplishes fermentation and MLF at the same time. Frank Denton, Texas

No hog farm here, it's kind of a strange marriage of a couple of my other hobbies. I build rockets, collect ceramic piggies, and when making wine, I'm in heaven. You know pigs are FAR smarter than horses, right? I mean, truffles are proof of that, right? Frank Denton, Texas

That one is classy beautiful!! Here's one from the opposite end of the spectrum. :&gt; Frank Denton, Texas

George, Have you given anymore thought into a 'bulk' order of the botrytised grapes for 'sauternes'? If so, I'd love to be included! Thanks! Frank denton, texas Edited by: ntx_man

What an awesome idea, I have a Pinot Griggio that just underwent first rack, I'm gonna try this! frank denton, texas Edited by: ntx_man

Thanks! And I promise not to be a stranger! Frank denton, texas

If one wants to really get into the label making thing download GIMP. It's the best image tool out there, and it free. There are versions for UNIX and Windows. I created this label with it (my first attempt). Frank