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David, Mosti has offered the following comments: Sounds like the wine is in malo lactic fermentation. A little extra dose of SO2 up to 130ppm will kill the bacteria. The only other cause could be vinegar bacteria. The only way to tell is to send us a sample an we can check for volatile and...

Here is what 1 inch looks like in Dallas. This is my table in the back yard.

I know for some of you, this is not much snow, but for Dallas, this is what one inch looks like. At least that is what they said we would get. This is on top of the ice that has been here since Tuesday. We were closed Tuesday and Wednesday. We were able to get in yesterday, but my shippers...

Ruby would be our suggestion.

The La Bodega does not need any tweeks! I got my medal for this kit by making it according the instructions. We also ran some tests using different fortifiers and different oaks. We noticed some slight differences, but the underlying wine kit did not change. I think you are going through a lot...

Boy am I jealous! Thanks for the pictures. Bordeaux looks a lot like Avignon. Only one question, "how did you manage to stay sober?"

wine-O, I like the way you think!

Sounds like it is time for an alternative! I would much rather have the $75.00, duh! Time to put on the thinking cap, which makes everyone around me a little nervous! Some of my ideas can be real doozies! Fortunately, only about 10% of my ideas every make it out in the open. The rest do what...

Don't get me started on that subject as our best wine did not even place and a 3 month old Ehrenfelser took best of show in the kit category!

I see you have at least one winner. Will have to get more entries next year as we came up short again on the Retailer of the Year. Congrats to all that won and thanks to everybody that entered.

I know only because I was there last year. Good question.

Thanks for the great pictures and kind words. Hopefully our new web site will make it easier for potential customers to see that we do offer very competitive pricing along with our outstanding customer service. The real issue with franchising is not maintaining the level of customer...

Thank you all, very much for the well wishes. I had a very nice birthday. Got a desk for me for the store (I have been using a table since day one!) and I got a Droid phone. I love the desk, but not sure about the phone. It has way too many options for an old fart like me. I just need something...

My mistake. Both of the CC Malbecs are still not available. Cellar Craft ran out of the juice and are awaiting the South American Harvest. I have updated the web site regarding the status. I will; however, still allow anyone to pre-order the kit at the special price. I will ship them, when and...

RJS has an excellent South African Chenin Blanc, 24456, and it is in stock.