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Hi, I just wanted to get an opinion on whether I should re-inoculate or not. Just the reds for now; I inoculated them in December 2015 and just want to know whether I should wait or reinoculate or not bother. The wines taste great. Will i get any benefit from waiting,re-inoculating etc.?

What is the harm or potential problems of leaving wine on the lees? I've heard it's bad but was just curious.

Anyone have any recommendations for Pinot Noir yeast selection? I just received a bucket from Wine Grapes Direct and am toying with the idea of wild yeast fermentation. Pros or Cons? This will be my first try at a wild yeast fermentation so I am looking for any advice. Hera re the...

Hi, I have several reds from juice buckets aging now. They are all from 2013 harvests. Is there a specific time to introduce MLF or can it be any time before the spring? Or did I miss the window completely? This is only the second season making wine for me so I still have lots to learn...

How long does it take to degas a 5 gallon carboy? Do you leave the pump on for a long time? Can you generate a vacuum and then turn it off? How long would you leave it hooked up if so? Can I install a valve and close it off after developing the vacuum and then remove the all-in...

I Have a Dragon Blood variant that tastes just a little thin. I used 8 lbs. of the triple berry mix instead of six. My question is will a f-pack add any body to it? I have stabilized at this point but I haven't back sweetened yet. I know I can add glycerin but I'm open to any suggestions.

Hi All, Purchased a Chile Carmenere juice bucket from a local vendor. Sg is 1.096 to start and I used 71b-1122 yeast that I re-hydrated with some of the must. I was expecting a more vigorous fermentation. I pitched the yeast on 5/25 and today's reading was at 1.038. It just...

Hi, I started a juice pail of Pinot Grigio back in October. It was in the secondary until January 25th of this year. It really doesn't appear to have cleared at all in that time. What's a ballpark estimate of time before I notice any clearing?

Hi all, New here and to wine making. Brewing beer off and on since 1973 though. Love the site and all the advice and helpful hints.