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I didn't buy wine for the last 3-4 months.

If you are not very thirsty, age the bottles for at least 3 months. You will see a significant difference. I have made several batches of DB and some that are over a year are smooth and very pleasant to drink.

I make liqueurs from different fruits and last year around September I did "Dragon Blood Liqueur" using frozen berry blend from Aldi (raspberry,blackberry,strawberry, blueberry). It was one of the best I've made. I didn't use lemon though as you did. I don't drink yet. It is much better after...

It's amazing. Here in the Poconos, last year we had a live camera under a deck where a black bear was staying for about 3 winter months with her 2 cubs. It was just amazing to watch.

I’m quite convinced now not to boil the elderberries. We will do it Sunday and the elderberries are thawing now.

I know it’s an old thread but I heard fresh elderberries are toxic and must be cooked for 45 minutes. I read Keller’s recipies, he has 2 abdd def one of them has cooked elderberries and the other one fresh with water, uncooked. I’m going to help a friend of mine to make elderberry wine and he is...

I've just ordered Brandt Lime Sulfur.

Thank you. Very useful info. I will start to research the pdf file and order a few things.

I'm very new to grape growing and I have only 3 vines for consumption only. Last year I had a few problems with brown spots/mildew etc. I've never sprayed the vines so this year I decided to take care of them much better. The vines are Concord and Himrod. Do I spray them with anything in winter...

It was so funny when we arrived on the 13th, Saturday. Before our room was ready, we went to a buffet during lunch time. I was so damn hungry. My eyes were eating every dish and those amazing deserts. My wife was just laughing at me while I was eating like there is no tomorrow. After some time...

I've just returned from my vacation in Punta Cana, all-inclusive resort. I was so worried before the flight that my taste and smell will not return and I will miss all this great food that was waiting for me. Well, the first day, Saturday, I could taste and smell only the food with more distinct...

Thank you guys. I feel much better but the taste and smell is 0%.

I started taking vitamin B12. I read it helps to recover those senses quicker although I don't know how true it is.

Yes. This is probably the worst thing. A few days ago I got covid. The first time since the beginning of the pandemic. I lost sense of smell and tatse. I took a few days off from work and I could take care of a few carboys but without being able to smell or taste anything it’s worthless. I...

I'm aging a raspberry wine now made from frozen raspberries, 3lbs/gallon. I added 3/4 tsp of tannin. I didn't realize that there are a lot of seeds and tannin would be sufficient. How about aging. I heard raspberry wine need at least 18 months of aging to be drinkable.