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You didn't, I was guessing after reading Chardonnay post No oak then

I just bottled wine lovers merlot!!! The color looks good but it tastes alcohol in it... I hope it would get better after a few months :(

Joe, should I add oak in pinot Grigio? You said to add just the zest, I'm about to start the kit and got all confused ... Starting in 5 gallons instead of 6 and adding 1/2 grapefruit zest, please let me know if I should add oak, I thought Pinot Grigio doesn't like oak

Joe, what should I add to PG besides grapefruit zest, I can't find original post. This tread is getting long. Should I add some raisins and simple syrup?

You guys!!! I just ordered two more Fontana kits: pino Grigio and merlot I though I was done playing with wine for this summer... But there are so many tweaks to make it different and I couldn't resist to try making joeswine's famous Blueberry merlot ��

I'm dying to try PG but I tried to make Chardonnay last summer and it turned out too sweet and too fruity. Which discourages me to make white wine. Maybe with your help I would try again? I read a lot of tweaks on this forum about making PG And great feedbacks too! What kit would be a better...

Two are in the making Wine lovers Merlot started 7/2/17 starting SG 1120 after adding.5 lb of crashed grapes, 1cup of raisins and 4 cups of sugar. Started 6 gal kit in 5 gal carboy SG was 1020 on day 7, so I waited another day and it was 1000 on next day to transfer it rack it to the carboy...

Love this forum A lot of fun ideas!

Joeswine, I am thankful for your inspiration, now I am using your advices, and have two kits in the making. Cannot wait how it will turn out