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Just wanted to let you know all the Stainless is gone but there are still a ton of carboys, a crusher destemer, and a bladder press, if anyone is interested..

I have a friend that is closing the doors of their winery and has some equipment for sale. 6-8 ea 100 ltr stainless ($225), 2 ea 300 ltr stainless ($450), 1 ea 400 ltr stainless ($450). 3 ea 100 gallon plastic tanks $150 each. I have attached the pics. If anyone is interested I am the go between...

Yeast Generally 1 g of yeast for each gallon of finished wine. 36 lbs of grapes yields 2-2.5 gallons so to be on the safe side 3 g per lug. Just my opinion.

I have a friend that has a gently used, water operated bladder press , with a new bladder used for 1 year for sale. It is about the size of a #35 ratchet press or a little bigger for size comparison. it holds about 100lbs reds and 40-50 lbs white grapes. works 100% asking $650.

Old crusher for sale. great shape and very cool looking. Asking $200.00. This would be great to use or display in a winery. Great original paint and in working condition. Opening is 20" X 18" so its a big one. Thanks

OK for sale a very cool old demijohn with the wicker basket. No chips or cracks and the basket is in great condition. I have used it a couple of times but currently it is just a decoration. It would be great for a winery or bar. I am asking $120.00 or best offer. You just don't see these with...

Thanks to all for your input. I will check them all out and see what I can come up with. I know it is late in the season so I will be lucky to find anything that I want.

OK well it is time to dive into growing some grapes. I have a few concord planted but I have some property and am interested in planting 10-20 vines.. I am not going to be a winery I just want some vine to learn with and get enough grapes for some wine. I am looking for a good reliable supplier...

Yea I am not sure about in Canada but there are lots of small wineries in the South central PA / MD area that sell wine grapes.. We can also get them from some fresh fruit retailers around here in the fall. This time of year we have to get them through local wineries/vineyards that order them...

Sorry Scurry been out of the net for a bit.. I do it like a yeast starter, use a little bit of the wine and the MLF food and I have a heated stir plate and warm it just a bit for about 15-20 min until it is well mixed and then I pitch it. Like I said earner if I am using it for multiple batches...

Absolutely Craig! We will need to get together and compare notes. I drive Rt234 to Carlisle every day so I pass right by. It takes me about 15 min to get to the intersection by the church so we are not far at all. It is a pretty busy weekend this weekend but if you want PM me and we can possibly...

I actually live just SE of East Berlin in Thomasville so it took about an hour. I brought the grapes home on Sun and put them in my 20 gallon fermentation bucket and tested the Brix it was 25 so that is awesome checked the PH it was a bit high so I added some acid, SO2, Yeast energizer, and...

Just bottled my 4th or 5th batch of skeeter. It is getting to be summer and people love it when it gets hot. :HB

I totally agree with this, I would always do it this way.

Lwe I will be there Dan and will be stopping by the Pi booth. Hopefully I will finally get a chance to meet you. I have read many of your posts on here and on Facebook and we have chatted a bit but have never meet you. So see you either Wed or Thurs.. or maybe both because I will be there both...