Recent content by loumik

I would like the Winexperts Eclipse NAPA Valley Stags Leap Merlot.

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jekern, You are going to have to provide more info before anyone can give you any worth while help. The recipe you used would help a lot. How many pounds of fruit did you use in each? Did you use pectic enzyme, yeast nutrient, or any of the other common additives? What temperature did your...

starsfan, You should check the SG just before pitching the yeast to get your starting SG. This starting number and the final SG can be used to figure out the abv of your wine. The hydrometer will also help you determine when fermentation is finished. Didn't the instructions with your kit say...

Head Space Eliminators I got 4 head space eliminators from Steve 5 or 6 weeks ago. Put 3 of them to work right away on kits that had just finished in secondary. They work great. No need to top-up or rack to various smaller CBs. Received 4 more yesterday. I have several more kits and country...

I've been using AIO Headspace eliminators for a little over a month now. They are working out great. No worrying about CBs being too large or topping off the CB. :try

My choice would be : CELLAR CLASSIC WINEMAKERS TRIO:dg

Sorry Steve - Incorrect. 1 campden tablet will treat 1 gal. of must. 1/4 tsp of k-meta will treat 5 - 6 gal. of must. It would take 5 - 6 tablets to treat the same amount of must that 1/4 tsp of k-meta will treat. LOUMIK:b

I could certainly make use of a AIO. LOUMIK:dg

To clarify Arnes info. Use 1/4 tsp k-meta for 5 to 6 gallons of wine, and 1/2 tsp sorbate for each gallon. LOUMIK

This is a good choice for a first kit. I've made this kit and enjoyed it. Just follow the instructions and don't rush it, patience is the bases of good wine making. A kit like this will generally only need to be aged 9 to 12 months, just make sure it is clear before bottling. Let us know how...

ctay19jq, Most wine kits make 6 gal. of wine. I would recommend that your primary be at least a 7.9 gal. pail. When doing kits headspace is usually not a big problem in secondary as long as you have an airlock attached to your carboy. I use a big mouth bubbler often as a secondary. It works...

I've used screw top bottles and 28mm tops for the Island Mist type wines. I have had no problems so far but these usually don't last more than 12 - 18 months. I use corks for all other types of wine. I'm not sure I would trust the screw tops for extended ageing. Maybe others have used them long...

Lynnelt First of all, welcome to WMT. Before you get to concerned with the responses that you have received so far I would suggest that you go back to the start page of beginners wine making forum and read the sticky: GETTING THE INFORMATION YOU WANT FAST.... by Wade E. After reading this sticky...

The instructions that come with any kit usually give you a temp. range for the wine your making. That is the best temp. LOUMIK :b