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• Posted in thread: Equipment Available (Phoenix Area) on 12-02-2011 at 08:00 PM
  Hi all -Well...I have tried my hand at wine making and unfortunately do not have the time any
  longer to produce more wine. I have all the basic equipment that I want to sell off and want
  it to go to...

• Posted in thread: Bouquet/Nose - Kit Wines on 02-23-2011 at 03:38 PM
  Thanks again for all the information!I don't disagree that a good glass can make a big
  difference in the bouquet. However, what I am currently experiencing with my wine is that the
  bouquet is simply n...

• Posted in thread: Bouquet/Nose - Kit Wines on 02-22-2011 at 03:37 PM
  Thanks Gentlemen!I was hoping that was the case. I will let them rest a while longer and see if
  they improve.Regards,Pete

• Posted in thread: Bouquet/Nose - Kit Wines on 02-22-2011 at 03:21 AM
  Hi All -It has been a while since I have posted. This forum has been very helpful with the wine
  making process and am happy I found you all! I have four kit wines bottled (2 MM Renaissance
  Reds, 1 RJ ...

• Posted in thread: CC Showcase Old Vine Zinfandel (with Enzyme Pack) on 05-17-2010 at 06:17 PM
  I just started this one as well...I was in primary for only 8 days! SG was at .994 on the 8th
  day. Moved it to secondary and added the enzyme (and air locked it). It has been in secondary
  for about 14...

• Posted in thread: CC Showcase Old Vine Zinfandel (with Enzyme Pack) on 05-12-2010 at 07:36 PM
  I just started this one as well...I was in primary for only 8 days! SG was at .994 on the 8th
  day. Moved it to secondary and added the enzyme (and air locked it). It has been in secondary
  for about 14...

• Posted in thread: Foam while filtering on 05-12-2010 at 07:31 PM
  It is not uncommon for a little foam (or bubbles) to generate with the Vinbrite Filter as the
  wine cascades into the carboy. However it should dissipate after a while. Are the bubbles small
  or large?

• Posted in thread: Adding Oak Cubes on 04-26-2010 at 01:05 AM
  Hi -I am thinking of adding some oak cubes to my MM Renaissance Old Vine Cabernet. It has been
  bulk aging for about 2 months. It is clear and ready to filter. I want to bulk age for another
  month befo...

• Posted in thread: Degassing equipment on 04-23-2010 at 02:42 AM
  So...Let me get this straight (as I absolutely hate degassing and cannot afford to invest in a
  vacuum pump just yet).I am about ready to start a couple of CC's with grape packs (Showcase Zin
  and Red M...

• Posted in thread: Time for a radical departure in bulk aging rules? on 04-02-2010 at 05:16 PM
  I use a vacuum pump to degas.Mike - Which vacuum pump do you use? Just curious.Thanks,Pete