Ironically here we are 6 years later and I'm in your exact position. Patiently waiting for the shutdown to end. I've been collecting everything (I hope) that's needed.
I just began a cranberry wine from concentrate. I'm afraid its too acidic. I'll work on that after its fermented.
I used 72oz frozen cranberry concentrate
60oz frozen concord concentrate
5 pounds of sugar to take it to 1.080
Added water to 6 gallons. It is still in the primary but it smelt good.
Thanks for replying. How long have you been commercial? I purchased two 300 Liter stainless this past weekend from a guy who accrued them from a winery. I've also been speaking to a few wineries that are closing. They want to try to sell all equipment to one buyer but have offered me first...
The plan is to be a botique winery that specializes in country fruit wines sourced from the local orchard. But also make wine using French-American hybrids. We have a good relationship with some area growers. I think the best path for us would be sales price per unit. Do you think that would be...
I'm currently working with the TTB to get my permit. I was wanting to see what size tanks everyone started with and how quickly new equipment was purchased because of increased production.
That being said, if you have any information or insight it's greatly appreciated.
When you first began...