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Hi Jackie, I had a similar situation with the Barolo. I let it ride for a few more days with no change in the SG and racked it between .996 and .998. I probably should have reached out for advice but just went for it. I'll be interested to hear any feedback regarding this post. Good luck with...

Hi All, I was actually going to say the same thing but forgot my password and by the time I figured it out wholla JW Minnesota replied with exactly my thought. So wade, I was reluctant to introduce so much co2 while racking this kit however I did just as JW because the instructions said so...

Wow Looks great I'm right behind you! Day three for me and I'm at 1.020 SG and it's still bubbling away. I imagine tomorrow or or Thursday I'll be there too. Something about this wine is just so yummy. What did you use to strain the raisins? I have some cheese cloth but I'm also a painter so I...

I'm on my second day of fermentation and I can't believe how differently this must smells compared to the WE kits I have made. The smell is amazing, I can't get enough of it. The smell alone makes me think this is going to be a great wine. The top quality ingredients the different procedures...

I'm really looking forward to making this wine and would hate to go wrong along the way, So thanks for the confirmation you all are such a great resource. I'm really happy to have the advice just a click away. I stepped up from the wine expert kits and have high hopes for this this one. I hope...

Hi All, I also received my kit today and am very excited to get going. I just reviewed the directions and think i have a good feel for what I will be doing however i have a question about the stirring. The directions refer to stiring the yeast mixture into suspension and I assumed I would just...

Ahh, Thank you Appleman

Hi Wade, when you say "Just add base until you reach 8.2" What is base?

Thanks to all for the great feed back on my original question. Merry Christmas

KT is an abbreviation for Kit taste. Some have compared the smell and taste to Jolly Rancher candy's. From what I can tell it seems to be more apparent to some folks more than others. I am certainly not a wine expert by any stretch of the imagination and it is completely apparent to me when it's...

I'm sure I'll have a lot more to ask as I begin to learn this art. I really hope that time will indeed be the best ingredient for the kits I already have underway. The In laws asked what I would like for a Christmas gift and now I know it's a Mosti kit. Thanks for the recommendation Wade.

Thanks Appleman, You confirmed my thoughts, the masters edition is what I am thinking about next. Like most things you get what you pay for I guess. Whats a few extra bucks to have a nice bottle after a year or more of waiting As for my current kits I'll just be patient and give them a try in...

After poking around a bit i did pick up on the fact the MM kits tend to have less complaints about the kit taste. I'm curious to try the MM kits, I'm into fuller bodied reds would you have a recommendation for my next purchase?

I'm on my third WE kit and the first two have a very distinct wine kit taste and aroma. The first kit a Vintners Reserve Cab has been bulk aged for 11 months and the "kit taste" I detected early on is still very much there. I thought buying the less expensive kit was the problem but then...