Recent content by ltcsludge

i suppose if you really are into the science and specific flavors or sweetness ect you could do that but i find the best wine is the easiest to make i like to Keep It Simpley Stupid if you will KISS. corse i like wine in general and am not looking to win any awards for my wines just enjoy it...

anyone got any info on making a mead?? i have started a 1 gal batch 5 months ago and it is fermenting slowly i had to restart it 3 times so far. i use raw honey with comb and some regular "sue bee" style honey. does it take that long?? i have racked it a few time and it has yet to spoil so no...

my uncle used to make a really nice sweet red years ago. he died some time ago and the recipe was lost. however i have had succsess with grape juice conctntrate. 2 cans per gal and add sugar to 1090 SG. add yeast and let ferment. makes a nice sweet red

i have had grest succsess using grape juice concentrare for a sweet red wine. 2 cans per gal and add sugar to a SG of 1090 or slightly higher.i use a red wine yeast and let it go for about 3-5 weeks till the ferment slows drasticly- in a 6 gal jug this takes some time- my first batch i bottled a...