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George, anything new on your tests? I don't mean to be a pain just want to put this one to bed. Also trying to decide whether or not to make another riesling to replace this. Thanks a lot for all the help so far..

Yes, opened a bottle late last week and no change whatsoever, I also commented in my previous post how clear and colorless the wine is. I have sampled many a Reisling in my time and yet to see one this colorless...Not that I think that is in any way related to the off smell, it is just another...

Great thanks for the info, don't mean to be a pain just a little dissapointed in the wine after all the work and time.

George, just wondering if there was any update on the investigation into this off smell. I opened another bottle last night and it smells just as bad as the first.....Again I also noticed the almost complete lack of color to this wine, it is crystal clear and one could almost confuse it as water...

Hope you guys are right as I have a lot invested in this one. I'll open another bottle in a few weeks if I don't hear from George there was a real problem with the lot. Stay tuned in the mean time I will drink my Cellar Craft Pinot Noir which by the way is excellant after only 2 months in the...

Thanks George, let me know what you find out, the date code is 71113

The smell is more like prunes I would say almost a dirty smell, not sulfer at all. The bottles have been stored in the dark at a temperature that averages close to 70 degrees. It did have the same smell when I bottled it after about 2 months of bulk aging under the above conditions. The wine ia...

I bottled my all-juice Riesling about 2 weeks ago and couldn't resist trying a bottle last night. It tasted pretty good, but it smells kind of like crap for lack of a better word. In fact the smell is so bad that you don't even want to taste it. Again the taste is not half bad for it's age. I...

I do have 2 other batches going and the labels are glossy paper and peel and stick. They do not seem that aggresive as I had to pull a couple off and restick them after apparently putting them on with one eye closed. I'll post a close up of the label when I get a chance. It is a sunset taken...

Anyone else make this kit, I bottled last night (see pic) after 1 month ageing in the Carboy. A little harsh but definately drinkable, I was suprised at its taste as I expected it to be thin and bland. Oh and thanks to everyone on this site as I learned a couple of key tricks the biggest was in...

I agree with Jim, I too am on a weight loss campaign and after about 20 lbs or so down and a lot of exercise, my weight has stabalized but my waist has dropped 2" !!! I am doing a mix of 30 min hard cardio on an eliptical machine and 30 minutes with weights a day. So hang in there and don't get...

Yahoooo!!!! finally some movement..Day 14 and I am now at about 1.025!!!!! I checked it 10 times definately moving down!!!!!! So I tried adding nutrient first as was originally suggested as when I went to the wine store to get yeast they sold me some Fermaid to try before going through the whole...

Went to the wine making store last night to get the yeast, the guy there told me essentially the same thing, he said splash rack and then add nutrients first, if that doesn't show progress within 24 hours then use the yeast to reactivate....Thanks for all the help guys I added the nutrients...

Makes sense to me, I do not have any yeast, no need to send any as I can get some locally at a beer and wine hobby store nearby, I will try and pick some up on the way home tonight and give it a shot. I will also update my progress, thanks for all the help so far...

I got it, I am going to move this one aside and start something new to keep my mind occupied...now should I try beer or another wine.......