Recent content by Lenore

Too funny! Wine bottles and a workout!

If anyone lives near NW Arkansas and needs some wine bottles I am overstocked!! It is probably not worth the time/cost to ship them anywhere but if someone lives by my area and wants some bottles- please let me know! Thanks, Lenore

I just received my chocolate orange port kit and see that it requires filtering. I have never filtered my wine before and was curious if it is necessary? Any advice is appreciated! Thanks, Lenore

Hi to all, I have a question about sanitizing. I use a sulfur solution. I usually clean my equipment when I am done and leave some sanitizer locked in there so I don't have to re-clean the big items when I need them. That sulfur is so potent and harsh on the lungs. This has led me to some...

Well I have never thought a wine tasted good at this stage of the game. However I have hada quite generous glass this evening and a small glass last night. It is really tasty. I think the choc rasp is smooth and not overpowering but obviously enough to overcome unfinished wine taste!!

You guys are funny. I am enjoying a glass of the port that would not fit in my carboy or sanitized bottle right now. Yum!

Mine refuses to drop below 1.008. It has been holding for 5 days now, think it is time to stabilize and clear.

I racked mine yesterday at 1.011. I was a day late. It is VERY full. I will be sure to sanitize some bottles when I stir so I don't waste any port. I think I will probably need to remove a gallon of wine to fit the f-pack and stir!!

I will be doing that later today.

The yeast is still on top but I have lots of fizz and deep bubbles in there. So it is on it's way. My starting SG was 1.124.

I use my Mixstir and stir it up for 1 minute each direction for each step of the stirring. When I bottle, I fill each bottle and then vacu-vin each bottle, allow each bottle to settle and then cork. This method for me has resulted in less work and still wine. The wine is uncorked for about 15...

I started mine yesterday as well. I am doing a double batch to save me from having to buy smaller carboys!! It is off to a good start. I am impressed with the labels and think I will use them. Are you planning to fortify yours?

They are both so wonderful. I don't believe I could choose a favorite. I guess it would have to come down to whether you prefer a Merlot or a Cabernet. Either way you won't go wrong with either of these kits!!

For those of you who have fortified, how much does it dilute the flavor? If I wanted this to be 20%ABV I would have to add 750ml of Brandy and 750ml of Everclear to my double batch if I understand the post in the link.

Too bad WE doesn't provide you with a list of: here is how to fiddle our kits and void your warranty instructions!!!