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Just wanted to do a quick review of the pump now that I've had it for several months. AWESOME! I couldn't imagine living without it now. The simplicity, not having to move the carboy being emptied at racking (causing the sediment to move), the ease of bottling all the wine at the same level...

Thank you, Now I'll know that if it doesn't specify then it is not expected. I'll leave it as is, I have plenty of oaked wines.

Hi Zalai, I buy all my kits from Valentines in Red Deer. My brother lives there and so I coordinate with visits with his family (ie. birthdays). The prices seem to be cheaper than in Calgary. I generally pay just over 120.00 for RJ Spagnols En Primeur and pre-order the Meglioli's for...

I just wanted to confirm with anyone who may have made this kit or knows this varietal that Oak is not normally part of Sicilian Primitivo.

Hi All, I just finished fermenting a Meglioli Sicilian Primitivo. It did not come with any Oak at all. I just wanted to confirm with anyone who may have made this kit or knows this varietal that Oak is not normally part of Sicilian Primitivo. If it should have come with Oak no biggy...

Welcome! I am from Cape Breton too, moved to Alberta now though, grew up outside of Sydney.

Mosti Mondiale did the same thing this year with their Meglioli kits. Barolo is now Nebbiolo. Amarone is now Amorosso. Same wines just different names.

Add me to the list please :)

I didn't plan on doing this kit but was in the town where my favourite supplier is and they had extra. For 110.00 CDN bucks I went for it :) At first, like you, I was concerned with the low S.G. But, after a slow start it was bubbling in the primary quite consistently for several days in...

Welcome! I'm originally from N.S. as well, grew up on the Island.

I've got 3 small children and way too many hobbies, I rarely ever have idle time. My mother on the other hand, is a retired seamstress and came up with the idea.

This may be a little bit of an overkill but I thought I'd share the covers made for my carboys to keep out light:

Thanks Sideways2, But, although I've never had a "mystically perfect blend" (at least not with wine), I'll pass unless reviews indicate otherwise.

Hey everyone, Any guesses? Or does anyone know what the varieties might be in this new Cellarcraft Showcase red wine?

Hi there from north of you in Airdrie, AB.