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Since I started my hobby I've focused on the high end kits (Eclipse, Limited Edition) but I am truly curious on what your thoughts are on the various product lines of WineExpert. My friends/family say "why buy a cheaper kit.. if the premium is great!" With the assumption of NO hacking/tweaking...

Not sure if any of you have bought from WTSO however I received a strange email over the weekend that a settlement has been reached in regards to a class action lawsuit. Apparently the "original price" was the point of contention. If you bought from them be on the lookout from an email titled...

Hi all. Finally able to start resurrecting the hobby. Has anyone tried the Northern Brewer Master Vintner kits, specifically the Moscato or Riesling? I see Tim Vandergrift is assisting in this product. Curious how it compares to RJS and WE.

Finally back after a long hiatus. Curious to see if anyone made the Gamay Nouveau. Pulled a couple of bottles out of the cellar finally and I am far from impressed. The oak seems to be so overpowering it is almost difficult to drink. Would love to hear your impression on the kit if you...

Hello all. My dad and I are in the middle of a batch of Selection Speciale Port. He would like to bulk-age the wine, but split the 3 gallon batch into 3 separate 1 gallon carboys. In each carboy would go a "tweaked" version of Port so that we can see a range of different styles and effects...

Hello all. I am very interested in making a batch of Sauternes wine. Unfortunately I have been unable to find a kit in this domain, however after scouring my books I did find a recipe in "Winemaking" by Stanley Anderson. Has anyone made this type of wine and if so, would you mind sharing...

Hello all. Recently made an Island Mist kit and ended up with a 2.5-3% ABV rather than the expected 6%. Any ideas on what would contribute to such a major difference? We followed the instructions to a t, and topped off using wine rather than water.

Hello everyone. I just started in home winemaking, and I can already tell that this is going to be an addiction of a hobby in need of a serious intervention. :h Within the course of a few weeks I started the following: First: Island Mist - Mango Symphony Second: Riesling Ice Wine Style...