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Here's whats going on in California - Your state maybe next - Read on....... If you enjoy Home Winemaking Competitions or plan on entering please read on and voice your support. CA home winemakers need your help, and the help of your club's members. For those of you who are not aware...

First Run - very small one at that (3 Cases) 2006 Zin (95% Zin - 3% Syrah - 2% Petite Sirah) .73 TA 3.73 PH % Alc. Sufficient Stavin Cubes - to equal 45% New Oak (French 2/3 and American 1/3)

My first batch of wine from my own grapes has been coming along nicely...and thank you to George for the valuable info on the site. I've been cruising the archives on SO2, TA and PH, very helpful. I've managed to learn quite abit from my several misteps, Stuck fermentation, low SO2, high PH...

Just tasted a buddies 05 Zin made from my grapes - slight hints of Broccoli, Cauliflower and Bell Pepper ---- Does this qualify as 'vegetal'? In short I would probably drink the remaining bottle he gave me after several other good bottles, so as my senses would already be dulled!

RS, Ph, TA, VA everything great - essentially done. ML hasn't moved in weeks......Bacteria on order, time to kick it up a notch

From when I sanitzie my bottles to when I actually fill them, how long do I have? And if I am using a Sodium Meta bath to sanitize do I need to rinse them with anything esle before filling? Thanks

Just wanted to say thanks for the great info provide here. I am a newby to the site as well as winemaking. I have found a number of topics/info very informative. I am also the proud new owner of a few Toy Store gizmos....thanks again---great site and store.