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The pinot chardonnay is working nicely in secondary, the SG was down to 1.008 this morning. I am wondering what type of oak treatment to use on this - American, French, Hungarian?? Light, medium or heavy toast? I also have a Zinfandel Fresco in secondary. Thanks - Jim

This came with a bottle of concentrated grape guice (I'm thinking its a conditioner), however there is nothing in the extremely generic instructions that talk about when to add it. I'm thinking after siligel and liquigel, anyone have any other thoughts?? Thanks - Jim

George - Do you have any idea after your visit to Mosti what the Fresh Juice (frozen) lineup will be this fall and the prices? Thanks - Jim

Just started my Meglioli Sangiovese Toscano. The directions are little bit better (if not clearer) than those included with the All Juice and Master's Edition. The original SG = 1.096 This kit comes with a whopping 120 grams of dark oak and 60 grams of light oak. That is 6.35 ounces for the...

Just getting ready to start my Meglioli Sangiovese Toscano, nice of them to include labels and corks. For those of you who have these kits, do think that the included corks are of a high enough quality for these wines to reach their aging potential?? Thanks - Jim

I have been sitting on a Moste All Juice Masters Amarone kit for a few weeks, I didn't want to start it and then leave for vacation. Well today was the big day. I managed to transfer the must to primary and only spill two drops. Mixed in the bentonite after hydrating and took a starting SG...

I know from my beer making days that not all sugar is created equal with respect to taste after fermentation. Corn sugar (dextrose) gives a much better result than sucrose (table sugar). What do most of you use to raise the original SG of your fruit wines?? Have you noticed any off tastes from...

I added stabilizers and clearing agents (two part Kielsol and Chitosan) to a WE Selection Gewurtztraminer last week. I followed the directions and resisted the urge to rack it off the sediment. This was also the first time that I used the drill mounted Mix-Stir, (can you say volcano?) I am sure...