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Question. Why do you say it's not wine cooler but real wine?

3 to 6 months depending on when I run out of the previous batch.

I like it. Diablo Rojo is the one red wine kit that I make regularly. Want to make sure there is always a bottle available. :)

Back in 15 I did a cherry berry blend of fruits from Sam's. It consisted of Dark Sweet Cherries, Red Tart Cherries, Strawberries, and Blueberries. I used 6# of fruit and was very pleased with it. I need to make another batch if Sam's still carries that blend.

If you only have an ink jet printer. After printing, spray your labels a couple of times lightly with a clear acrylic sealer to keep the ink from running. It does a very good job and you can use labels that state they are for laser printers.

Here is a source of supply for the lids https://www.amazon.com/Black-Juice-Bottle-Tamper-Evident/dp/B01A3YY9HW/ref=sr_1_38?crid=36ANS98T5GYEQ&keywords=38mm+lids&qid=1553632497&s=gateway&sprefix=38mm+lids%2Caps%2C178&sr=8-38

I just opened a 2 yr old bottle and didn't notice any difference from when it was 6 mo old.

You add the bung & bubbler when it is racked into carboy normally about day 5 to 7. (See step 4). While in the bucket you will be hand pressing the fruit daily. I just place my lid on loosely and cover the hole where the bung would be placed with a piece of paper towel to keep bugs, etc out.

Just tap the side of your carboy several times close to the ridges and you will notice all that sediment that is hanging on the ridges start heading to the bottom. I would wait at least a day to give it time to settle before bottling.

Looking at his post I would say this is what he used. https://www.dollartree.com/Jumex-Peach-Nectar-33-8-oz-/p314193/index.pro

Thanks :slp

Dave's Sweet Strawberry Tart Recipe I have spent a lot of time searching here for Dave's Sweet Strawberry Tart recipe without success. Would someone please point me to it.