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Good Morning, I placed my order for grapes and juice. The word of the day is yeast. I am planning to split the batches and use d80 and d254. Any thoughts on this yeast combination? I will be using a splash of vioginer to liven just a bit. Perhaps 6 percent. Cheers

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Hey All, I updated to the new Winemakingtalk app on my S4 and I now cannot respond to any post from my phone. Is this the way the new app works? If so, bummer! Cheers

Good Afternoon All, I just ordered my MLF Analyzer kit from Vinmetrica. Should begin shipping Dec 1st

Good Evening All. I am looking for a distilled spirit to fortify a port I am thinking of making. I am thinking Brandy or Everclear. Can anyone recommend a website to purchase in bulk or at least gallons?

Good Morning, If candied lemon and sweet pineapple sound appealing to you, then making wine from Niagara Grapes maybe for you. This was the first year I made wine from my own grapevines. I got 2 gallons of juice from them. The grapes came in at 16 brix and acid level PH 3.25 TA .6. I used...

Ladies and Gents I am looking to purchase a food grade liner for my Brute can. Any recommendation?

More information in regards to the use of Oak Powder http://www.oaksolutionsgroup.com/media/whitepaper/Fermentation.pdf

OH Yeah, So I modified the Dragon Blood Recipe, for a 3 1/2 gallon batch. I am calling mine TRU BLOOD!!!!!!!! I am using 8 lbs of fruit all frozen and then thawed, (Dark Cherries 24 oz, 3 lb of Triple Blend, 1 lb of Strawberries, 1 lb raspberries. 4 ripe Bananas. The Dark Sweet Cherries...

Good morning ladies and Gents Do either of you use gas ( not the bodily kind) to top off headspace in carboy or use it to displace air prior to bottling? If so, what are your thoughts on this procedure, as well as type gas used and where did you purchase?... Cheers

Good morning ladies and gents I will be starting my megioli Amarone next week. I want to check with those that have made this kit. What are your thoughts taste, body etc? Was the body thin or did you tweak with additional raisins or bananas?

I just racked over a CC Amarone in order to clear and Fine, I have never seen so many Wine Diamonds. This one has been bulk aging for 17 months. Have others that made this kit did you experience the same thing?

Good morning, I have recently tried to communicate with George at fine vines and no response. Has anyone heard if they are having trouble with their network?

I purchased a 10 liter Merlot kit 6 months ago. After reading post here and other sites, It will pretty much waste my time in making this kit.I was thinking I could make a port. I was thinking I could reduce the water. I know this will probably through off the ph and such. Any thoughts on...

Yesterday Aug 26, 2011 I started in primary. Any opinions on this kit? I was in contact with George he recommended this one to me. I was looking for a more balanced Pinot.