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Hi WMT! I'm not sure what happened but I had some things come up that took my like in a different direction with time - deck building, kids, work, etc. I took some time off of here and slowed down the wine production a bit. Well some of my original wines are now 1-2 years old and turned out...

Does anyone here have an ipe deck? I'm thinking of putting one in around the pool. If you do: Do you put UV sealer on it every year or so or let it go gray? Hidden fasteners or face screw? Any issues with either? Just wanted to know what everyone thought before I place the order.

I have 2 ports going along nicely right now. I was thinking of adding brandy to them. What do you think? If yes how much and when? Both are 3 gallons. Looking clear but I'm still bulk aging until I need the carboys again in case anything else wants to settle out. WE Chocolate Raspberry Port...

Any one interested in a WMT get together? I'm thinking late spring. Not sure where but if there is interest we can start planning it.

I just finished making some hard blueberry cider. I used Fermentis S-04 yeast. It started at 1.08 and it finished at 1.02. Just the right amount of sweetness left. I added some corn sugar at the end and bottled in flip-tops. It's a little carbonated and very easy drinking. If I used the same...

I made a WE Port kit this January, actually it was my 1st kit and what got me started on this road. I had a 1/2 bottle staring at me to test it out now that it's been a while aging nicely. I know it needs more time..... The rest are stored safely away. Many mentions on here of adding...

We finally used our Groupon last night for the local winery. It was $20 for 2 glasses of wine, music cover charge included, and you keep the 2 Reidel wine glasses with the winery name etched on the bottom. We went with a bunch of friends and had a great time - music, 3 bottles of wine and wood...

I made a batch of hard cider for a friend of mine about 6 months ago. Now he's hooked and making a couple gallons every other week. I tried one of his latest - blueberry apple cider. It was really good with just a bit of blueberry flavor. This is his recipe: 2 gallons and 1 quart of Organic...

Here's the latest coupons from Staples. 50% off Avery products and $5 off Avery "branding & Merchandising Product ie Wine Labels! Good instore only 10/14/11-10/22/11. Plus I think the $5 rebate is also valid so near me they are $14.99 - $5 coupon - $5 rebate = $5 Enjoy!

I have Winery Series kits of Amarone and Super Tuscan. Not sure what to start next. Which one would be ready to drink sooner if there is a difference. Now that I'm bottling some batches I have carboys looking at me longingly for some companionship.

Avery has new labels meant for wine! I couldn't get a good link from their website but it's Avery 22809. From their website: Elegant water-resistant labels are perfect for glass bottles and jars, plastic, metal and paper Print-to-the-edge feature lets you add a full-color...

I got this in my email today. 50% off all Avery white or clear inkjet labels. In store only. I'm going to try it with the laser/inkjet labels and see if it will work.

Ok Last weekend I bottled my chianti. Time for labels. Here's what I came up with. I would love some HONEST feedback and critique. Open to anything! The outside specs have to be updated with correct dates, batch and ABV.

My father in law has some grapes growing in his yard. He said they were Italian wine making grapes according to the other family member that planted them years ago. I tasted one this weekend and it was sour. It looked ripe compared to the other clusters. I know it probably has some time to go...

I bottled my batch of Grenache a couple months ago and I cannot seem to come up with an idea for my label. I am looking for something to go in the center. Here's my template: http://www.winemakingtalk.com/forum/showpost.php?p=118111&postcount=41 I also need something for the Chianti I am...

Found this. Wasn't sure if anyone has seen this before. Interesting read. Might try it someday. Sounds good! Anyone ever try it? Did some quick math using their formula and it will take almost 15 gallons of fresh juice to make 30 375ml bottles. That's also about 5 bushels.

Got a post card today from M&m juice grape.com with some of the things coming from CA. Any recommendations? I did Chilean carmenere this spring. Not sure what would be a good ca grape to do. Cab sav? Old vine zin? Lodi? What about a white? I might do 2.

After all this talk of sparkling pee I got the iSi Soda Siphon. Poured in very cold pee and charged it with a Co2 cart. It might be a little fizzier later but right after charging it was bubbly. Have to see later if it does more. I also looked at the iSi Twist and Sparkle which is a little...

I had 5 lugs of carmenere grapes that is turning out great so far. After hand pressing/squeezing I had 7 gallons of juice. I wanted to reuse the pressings and started a carmenere rose wine. How much water should I have added to the must? I have 2 primaries with about 4 gallon each. This...

I got my carmenere grapes from the same place as Joe. My readings are different than his: PH: 3.34 TA: .682 SG: 1.09 Do I need to do anything other than let it ferment? I have (2) 5 gallon buckets of must. I added: liquid pectic enzyme Wyeast Bordeaux 1/8tsp Nutriferm 1/2 tsp Fermax