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That makes sense! Thanks for the feedback! Sent from my iPhone using Wine Making

I pitched the MLF last night along with Opti-Malo. When I did there was an instant reaction. Lots of bubbles similar to opening a shaken soda. Is this normal? It lasted for just a minute and then went away. Sent from my iPhone using Wine Making

Thanks! That's what I thought but wanted to confirm. Sent from my iPhone using Wine Making

I started a package of VP 41 tonight. It says it is good for up to 50 gallons. I only have 8 gallons of wine to inoculate. Should I only add the portion that would be for 8 gallons or is it alright to pitch all of it? Sent from my iPhone using Wine Making

Rocky - I have a question for you. These appear to still have quite a bit of juice in them. Could I do the same thing with the remains from the press? My wine club has a little more than a ton of Cabernet grapes coming in from Washington and I will have access after the press.

My local wine club ordered in over a ton of CA Zinfandel grapes. I picked up 6 gallons over the weekend. When I picked it up it was at 1.02 SG. It is still bubbling away tonight although rather slowly. Any suggestions on how to proceed? MLF? Oak Suggestions? Any other additions needed? I...

I am headed out in a few weeks. First trip to wine country. Any recommendations you have would be appreciated. Sent from my iPhone using Wine Making

Does anyone know of a supplier in Atlanta for grapes or juice buckets? Sent from my iPhone using Wine Making

Haven't made it personally. However I was at a LHBS and someone had a bottle they claimed was only 4 week in bottle. It was a very nice wine. This happened to be right after it was taken off the market. Now that it is for sale again I have it on my list to try. Sent from my iPhone using Wine...

Sour grapes - Can you provide some feedback on the WE Mezza Luna kit? I just bottled mine about 2 weeks ago. Wondering how long to let it sit before I start drinking. Sent from my iPhone using Wine Making

I store my carboys in milk crates. Keeps them from getting bumped and also gives you handles for easier transport Sent from my iPhone using Wine Making

I have a WE LE Red Mtn Cab/Merlot I am working on. I added the Chitosan a week ago today. I am going to be out of town for about a week and was wondering if I could go ahead and rack into a new carboy for bulk aging. I don't want to risk this one sitting around with the extra headspace it has...

I just purchased a brake bleeder to use to degas my wines. Can anyone tell me just how long the process takes? I hooked everything up earlier today and have pulled a vac um up to around 17lbs three times today. I am still getting bubbles. How much longer?

I should have specified... Red Thanks

Has anyone made this kit? I am thinking I ordering it. I have seen quite a few positive comments online about it but wanted to check here before buying.