Recent content by bluelight320

I know this is a real stupid question but unfortunately I must pose it because my home winemaking career is in jeopardy here. I started a batch of mango wine and peach wine a few months back. Unfortunately, I got sick and was hospitalized and needed rehabilitation which lasted longer than...

What is eveyone's favorite combination cleaner/sanitizer? Thanks, Rich S. Gettysburg, PA

I posed a question before about painting a wine press that was given to me by my Mother and I want to thank everyone who suggested painting it but I can't seem to find any company that sells "food grade" paint. My next question is......instead of painting it, does anyone know of any safe method...

Even though it's not "food grade" paint!?

I am fairly new to home wine making and not even sure if this post is in the correct forum but here goes....... Years ago, my grandfather had a wine press which I just found stored in my parents house and my mother graciously gave it to me knowing that my newfound hobby, namely wine making...

Luc, The pails were used already for sliced peaches and presumably are food grade already since they had the peaches in and there are no scratches. I work in a plant that makes apple juice, applesauce, and different type of fruit pie fillings. Yes, I believe that the mango wine probably...

Believe it or not, I've found mangos for $1.00 each and plan on making the 1 gallon batch to see how it turns out. I have (2) related questions about my mango wine. I know that everyone has their preferences as to what type of fermenter they put their wine in. Where I work, I have access to...

That seems like a real small batch of wine. Cordially, Rich S. Gettysburg, PA

Does anyone have a recipe for Mango Wine? Cordially, Rich S. Gettysburg, PA

Awesome.......and it's even better that they are in Pennsylvania also. Thank you!

I am new to this forum and new to wine making. It's been something that I've wanted to do for years and am finally getting around to it after seeing my Grandfather make elderberry and dandelion wine many many years ago (how about at least 35 years ago!?). Anyway, I'm a big fan of having a...