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Hi Gang... I am interested in trying to make a Zinfandel Fruit blended wine and need suggestions as to which fruits would best complement the Zinfandel. I am thinking possibly of using Cherry. What do you guys suggest? Stephen Skycrestfarm

Dave... Your Port is fantastic.... Stephen Skycrestfarm

I don't recommend the toilet technique.... Never tried it ... just saying!

So... I must have missed something. Go figure after drinking wine all afternoon. Had the juice bucket part of Luva Bella closed before we left? I just followed the gang over to the garage and got my juice.... Completely unaware.... Stephen Skycrestfarm

What a fun afternoon! Anybody know when Mike's Birthday is?

Cocroach... I have used BM4X4 with Barolo and am currently making a batch of Cabernet Sav. with this yeast. The Barolo has a Plum-like flavor and nice mouth feel. I have not tried the Cab yet but the aromas are quite nice. Next month I am getting 12 gallons of Zinandel juice (Chilian) and...

Big-al Thanks for the yeast source. You are right 80 grams for $13 is way better than $3 for 5 grams!

Yeah... Thanks Pumpkinman... That link is great!

This year I have been experimenting with what I think is a great yeast. I make mostly red fully dry wines and have been having great success with a composite strain BM4X4 yeast. This is a commercial yeast that is sold in 1 KG quantities by the manufacturer. I have found a dealer on Amazon...

Its a matter of taste...

Julie... Have you contacted Luvabella? Today I faxed my order to them and I got the following reply.... "You can pick up starting Friday March 28th from 11 to 4pm. We extend our hours for April until mid May to: Monday through Thursday from 11am to 4pm, Friday 11 to 6pm and Saturday 11...

Count me in... Stephen Skycrestfarm

Thanks everyone... I'll look further into your suggestions.

Just checked the specific gravity on my Reisling.... 1.000... Brix 0. Time to rack off gross lees. I'll do that tomorrow as I stirred to resuspend the yeast today.