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I used one large can of Vitners strawberry and one of the kiwi fruit base. I followed the directions on the cans for the 3 gallon recipes and made a total of 6. Before the first racking I Tasted it and it had a pithy taste. I did an acid titration test and it read at .9 percent. I added the...

Hi Julie, I made my sweet cherry wine and was thinking instead of adding choc to this one I would add vanilla. I'm thinking it would taste better If I make a tart cherry to mix with the choc. What are your thoughts on this idea? Thanks, Ginny

I am seeing all kinds of great recipes to try!! I enjoy cooking, canning, smoking, making sausage and jerkey, wine and venturing into new things!!! You guys are awsome and thank you for sharing your recipes and and knowledge. Ginny

Could you guys tell me if it is difficult to make. What equipment is needed and would I age the cheese? Thanks Ginny

I can tomato's and I want to try jack kellers recipe but I am not sure what I could use it for when cooking. Thanks Ginny

I am going to add choc extract to this wine. I believe it is best to add it just before bottling. I also read that cherry really needs to age for good flavor. How long should I age this? Thanks, Ginny

I sanitized my quart jar, seal and lid. Filled it to the rim and put it in the freezer. Thanks to everyone that helped me along to get to this point!!

I want to start a 6 gallon batch and flavor it in 3 gallon batches. I would like to do strawberry and the other 3 gallon's lime. I'm new to making wine and I'm not real sure what types of juice is safe to add for back sweetning . I would also probably end up sweetning with a little bit of sugar...

Today was the 4th day with my strawberry kiwi. I was getting concerned because there was'nt any sign of fermentation. I tested it and the sg level was the same so I started a new batch of yeast. The first time I added it right into the primary dry. Second time I started it with warm water...

I have a batch of strawberry kiwi and I'm thinking about adding some star kay white almond extract. just for a slight taste. What do you think?

lets say I want to make a peach, pear and banana wine. I buy peach and pear fruit base but add fresh banana. I will be trying different things in the future with different fruits. base and fresh. Thanks!

Hi everyone!! I recently started a batch of cherry that I'm going to add chocolate to. I tested with a ph strip after it sat over night with everything added. My reading was above the 4.4. I used the precision brand labels. It goes from 2.8 - 4.4. Now if I'm understanding right the cherry has a...

Sorry about the mistakes already on postings. I'm just supper excited to talk to people about wine and try to help if I can!! Ive made a few batches and I love this forum!!

My recipe called for 14lb of sugar. I measured 2 cups for each lb. But i still had a lot left in the 10 lb bag. I realize that i can use my hydrometer but I like to follow the recipe to get an idea for the starting point. Why am I not using a 10lb bag of sugar plus some?

I have two large cans the 96oz. Im making 6 gallons. I planned on using half of each. Is this enouph for fruit flavor?

Hi everyone!! I will be starting a batch of chocolate cherry wine next. Ive never used chocolate in a recipe. I have a choc extract from a wine supply store and I was wondering what your thoughts are on using this type of chocolate for flavor.:)

I am going to start this project soon and I was wondering if anyone has tried this one? Thanks!!

Blackberry Raspberry wine I used wine concentrate that I purchased from a wine making supply store. one makes 3 gallon's of blackberry and the other 3 gallon's of raspberry. I followed a recipe in a wine making book that I purchased from the store. I put the concentrate in the primary with...