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Hey all. I’ve got some leaf discoloration on my Regent vines that I’m wondering about. I’ve reached out to my local extension specialist but I’m wondering if those here have experience. As you can see, they are late bloomers. I’m guessing either frost damage or mildew. It’s only on a couple...

I'm trying to think through this year's wine production already and getting my purchasing/planning out of the way. Historically, I de-stem and crush in my backyard. In the past I've had small enough batches that I could just shuttle containers of must downstairs to my "cellar". I like doing...

I racked my Aromella today, which is it's first racking after primary. As I was rinsing the carboy, I noticed these hard flakes in the bottom. You can see in one photo that it actually molded to the shape of the carboy. I have no idea what this is. I thought maybe it is potassium bitartrate but...

I spent the morning harvesting at the Thanksgiving Point teaching garden that is run by our local ag University extension. They don't have too many interesting wine grapes but these two are high my list of "I'd like to try that". So, here we go. Beautiful Aromella clusters. Stunning flavor...

Hi everyone. I have been a long time lurker here as I've been learning the ropes of wine making and recently signed up to dig in deeper. I have been making Cider and Perry for 5+ years and am only now getting into wine making. I love making beverages from my own grown fruit (I have 3 apple...