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Mekpdue
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It really depends on your Fridge Temps. If your fridge is set at close to 32 degrees F, it would be good for a year. However, if your...
Nov 7, 2023
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I’m local and am still waiting for a ‘ready for pickup’ email from LP. West coast is slower on everything this year it seems.
Nov 6, 2023
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Blending French American and Vinifera hybrids with high brix and or low acid California grapes. This works every time as long as the...
Nov 2, 2023
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The only thing to keep in mind is that some yeasts require more nutrient. There is no harm in adding extra in steps, but you can run...
Nov 2, 2023
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We added a new reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Koch Ranch vintage this year and are very excited about the final results. We also switched...
Nov 2, 2023
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This was an interesting trial, and your takeaway on yeasts I'm taking to heart. So far, I have always used the yeast that came with the...
Oct 31, 2023
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Could i just hammer in a short cork screw?
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A typical metal cap is threaded aluminum which provides a tight mechanical seal, and then inside that is a plastic liner which provides...
Oct 26, 2023
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Ha. Well I considered an orchard but in my area a couple acres of orchard are not worth the work. I love the beauty of a vineyard so I...
Oct 26, 2023
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Certainly rack now and add the appropriate amount of Kmeta. Sorbate now is not required, and if you bulk age it for greater than 9...
Oct 17, 2023
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I’ve never had the Gnarly Head, but I will say the FWK Forte Zin is one of, if not the best kit I’ve made in the past 2 years. That...
Oct 16, 2023
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I'd pay quite a bit more for quality Italian juice from FWK.
Oct 15, 2023
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This is a divisive topic. You might add enough tartaric to drop the pH to 3.70-3.75. That makes it more stable, but still keeps the...
Oct 3, 2023
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Beautiful color on the wine. Yes to the pump. I bought some 7 gallon glass water bottles for winemaking and I am struggling to move...
Oct 3, 2023
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What was I thinking?! my wine is too sweet??
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or.... you could let it get to about 12-13% and add a bunch of brandy to kill the yeast and bring it to 19% leaving some residual sugar...
Oct 3, 2023
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If you don't have enough glass jugs, heavyweight plastic water jugs will do since it should be stable; no referm.
Oct 3, 2023
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