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Ok this may sound like a total newbie question, or two questions rather. Is this wild cherry and are they safe for wine making? They are free and bountiful from a friend. If so I plan on mixing them with 15 lbs of concord and 7 lbs of raspberries currently in the freezer. Sent from my...

I planted some concord and Brianna cuttings last spring ( root system not fully established) and as I figured they did not reach top wire last fall so a couple months ago I trimmed them back. Now there pushing a buds like crazy, I'm wondering if I should trim the buds off now and focus the froth...

I'm looking for some thoughts, What I have done so far is: Winemaking Log Notes 1December 28, 2013 70 pounds Chancellor grapes 2013 vintage 25 pounds Blueberries 2013 vintage (fruit was frozen and thawed before crushing) 6 cups light dry spray malt 11 pounds (25 cups) granulated sugar 3...

I racked my batch of Blueberry chancellor today (40 lbs blueberries and 70 lbs chancellor grapes pre 12 gallon batch) today and noticed during cleanup that as soon as any water contacted the wine it would turn almost black. Almost like I could see it instantly oxidize right before my eyes. I...

At one time I had tons of photos and logos along with photo editing software. I lost all of that in a house fire this past summer. I have about 21 gallons ready that I would like to botel in the next few weeks and really hate the idea of starting over from nothing on label creating not to...

anyone ever hear of them?? http://www.mid-michiganvintnersupply.com/

I may have messed up. Normally I rack and stabilize once fermentation is complete (about 2 to 3 weeks after secondary) I always back sweeten my wines so when I stabilize I usually add 1/4 teaspoon K-Meta 3 teaspoon of K-Sorbate per 6 gallon of wine. This afternoon I was stabilizing a 15 gallon...

I put big fall ferment plans into place starting last spring, I gathered several pounds of peaches, strawberries, blueberries and raspberries. Then waited for grapes the fall to put with them. I was excited, big plans, several hundred bottles all going at once, then it hit me! I do not have...

Just a quick line to tell y'all that I have not forgotten about you. We had a House Fire on 8-12-13 and internet access has been limited since then. The family is all doing good and the Fire Department did a great job keeping it contained to just one bedroom but the Smoke & Water damage was...

I have spent most of the summer so far either scavenging on state land for berries or at the local U-pick. Finally today I had a gentleman tell me that he had peaches ready and I could have all I wanted, just come and get them :hug My Wife and I picked, Pitted and peeled just under 50 lbs of...

I have 20 pounds of Strawberries in the freezer from this spring. I would like to find about 3 luggs of Brianna to put with them but I know they will be a few months away and thats even if I can find a local vinyard with them. The next best thing would be frozen or sterile juice bucket but I am...

My In-laws recently moved to North Carolina from Indiana (Happy Retirement). Anyway, on there property is several vines that I believe to be Catawba but I'm not certain. Earlier this spring my wife and I helped them move and while we were there I trimmed the vines back for them, this is...

I planted three concord vines in the yard this spring for use blending with blueberries. They were potted vines from Lowes (I know, I should have known better, but it was a crime of opportunity.) Anyway, they started growing well, almost overnight and now they seem to have stalled out. I...

I plan on putting a handful of Branna vines in the backyard this spring. I'm thinking of a dbl armed kniffen trellis system with four cordons per vine and spur pruning, but I'm really not sure. Can anyone tell me if I am on the right track or do I need to go back and study more? Also is there...

Not sure if any of our members would be interested but I found this post on craigslist for fresh pressed bulk apple cider starting this fall. I know nothing about the people selling other than they are located near Grand Rapids Michigan, I just thought I would pass the link along...

It has taken me four weekends, a couple of stitches, and a few bucks but I have finely completed my large press.

Let's hear em, I for one never make them, I feel that I'm just setting my self up for failure if I do :) If I had to choose one though it would be to build myself a crusher before fall harvest. What's yours?

We have all seen Lon's skid row wine rack. This weekend I took the concept a bit further. Still using pallet lumber, a sheet of 3/8 plywood and a trashed Vanity mirror. I borrowed my employers wood shop and about 14 hours of labor later I was able to turn and old run down Wall-Mart book shelf...

after my second season of destemming, crushing and pressing, I have decided there must be a better way. I called around and am unable to find anyone local to rent a crusher destemer. I can't see paying 300 to 400 for something I would use only once a year. I built a press last year using a...

I made pumpkin Wine a couple years ago, It did not turn out at all. Since then I have thought of several things I think I should have done differently and am thinking of trying it again but could use some advice. Should I cook the pumpkin first. Last time I did not. Last time I used...