Recent content by Travis

Old dogs, children, and watermelon wine are among the top things that make life worthwhile, according to the song.

Noted, but Canada doesn't really go well without it. Tom, I've wondered about those things, and may try one. Probably not instead of a white, but maybe in addition to. Fish, Based on some extensive research, I ended up going with the Mezza Luna white, held back about 3 liters on the...

Here's the deal: I live in Canada, but only for the next 9-12 months. I have 35-40 gallons of high-end kit products bulk aging back in Texas; high quality is my concern for the long term but not for right now. I just started a WE Mezza Luna Red kit for quick table drinking while in CA...

Eureka! I've got it! Thanks to Lyndsey at Midwest, with whom I spoke regarding waterless airlock options, I've come up with a plan. She suggested a blowoff tube setup like we'd use with vigorous beer yeast, and here is my response to her detailing where her suggestion led: Can anyone see...

Scott, I already have the Vacuvin apparatus and silicone bungs both solid and drilled, but I'm not quite understanding what you mean about slipping over the bung. I can think of a few ways it might work, but can you explain further? This seems like a very doable solution...

I have 4 or 5 kits and some other stuff (port, Red Mtn cab, barolo, LOVZ, mead, one or two more) currently bulk aging or clarifying. Here's the thing though: I got transferred for a 9 month assignment to Calgary, Canada, and will be leaving my wines behind to continue bulk aging. One the one...

There is no oak in that kit. I added American dark toast chips to one, and raisins during primary and a light toast spiral to another. I'm going to let them bulk age for another month or so, but so far, so good. And I only added water up to 5 gallons. I havent had any problems, and they...

White Wine Recommendations In partial response to the current "Red Wine Recommendations" thread (which has given me some good ideas!), I thought I should post a similar one for whites, and for the same reason. I almost never drink whites unless someone else brings them to a party or they're...

I'm 95% sure I know the answer to this already, but can this pump be used with better bottles too, or just glass carboys?