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Hi all - Well...I have tried my hand at wine making and unfortunately do not have the time any longer to produce more wine. I have all the basic equipment that I want to sell off and want it to go to a good home. If anyone in the Phoenix area is interested, please PM me. Regards, Pete

Thanks again for all the information! I don't disagree that a good glass can make a big difference in the bouquet. However, what I am currently experiencing with my wine is that the bouquet is simply not pleasant. It is difficult (if not impossible) to differentiate my MM Pinot Noir from the MM...

Thanks Gentlemen! I was hoping that was the case. I will let them rest a while longer and see if they improve. Regards, Pete

Hi All - It has been a while since I have posted. This forum has been very helpful with the wine making process and am happy I found you all! I have four kit wines bottled (2 MM Renaissance Reds, 1 RJ Cru Select, 1 CC Zin) and one CC Red Mountain CS on the way. My question to the expects...

Well...No white residue in mine. Gave it a taste...Yum!!! Very green but this is the first kit where I can really get a feel for the way this will taste. As Mike stated above, now the waiting begins...

I just started this one as well... I was in primary for only 8 days! SG was at .994 on the 8th day. Moved it to secondary and added the enzyme (and air locked it). It has been in secondary for about 14 days. I am going to rack again, degas and add the clarifiers this weekend. I will let you all...

It is not uncommon for a little foam (or bubbles) to generate with the Vinbrite Filter as the wine cascades into the carboy. However it should dissipate after a while. Are the bubbles small or large?

Hi - I am thinking of adding some oak cubes to my MM Renaissance Old Vine Cabernet. It has been bulk aging for about 2 months. It is clear and ready to filter. I want to bulk age for another month before bottling. Do you think it is okay to add oak cubes at this stage? Because I already...

So...Let me get this straight (as I absolutely hate degassing and cannot afford to invest in a vacuum pump just yet). I am about ready to start a couple of CC's with grape packs (Showcase Zin and Red Mountain Cab). I plan on bulk aging for at least three months. Can I bypass the degassing...

Mike - Which vacuum pump do you use? Just curious. Thanks, Pete

Ugh... One of my worst nightmares...and I do mean "one" of them. With kids there are many from which to choose. Thankfully there are many bottles of wine from which to choose as well...

Looks Great Darryl! Thanks for the update and congrats on your health! That is excellent news!!! Regards, Pete

If you press just right around the edge on the universal you can usually get a vacuum. I had the same problem. It's a bit of a finesse thing...

Thanks, Mike. Good to know. Regards, Pete

So... I started back at this hobby after a 10 year hiatus. My first foray was not much of an attempt, I must say. At any rate, I have 3 kits going (2 Renaissance, 1 RJS Cru Select) and a 4th to be started very soon (CC Select Zin). Two kits are now in bulk aging and a 3rd to be stabilized...

Mike - Have you done any tasting on this one yet? Just curious as to how it is coming along. I'm starting mine in a week or so. Thanks, Pete

I have been racking down to 5 gallon carboys and use 1/2 gallon carboys for the residual. That way I don't have to top up.

Looks great, Mike Hey Seagrape - At what point in the process do you add the Tannin and did you add 1/2 tsp per 6 gallons? Pete

It might be because I am new to this but what do you mean by "shut down"? Can you give a little more info?