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I am very sorry to hear about your chardonnay as I started my kit two days ago and I am following your advice on grapefruit zest, tannin and oak. I will keep you posted on how mine turns out. It smelled great yesterday and the yeast is going to town. I have hopes. Can you mix it your...

Hi, I have only made the kits and I did follow the directions. A sweet pack was added at the end stage. The kits have been wonderful and a favorite of those who like sweet stuff. I am not sure that this will help you out, but good luck.

Thank you for the information. I have been waiting for this to arrive so I can start the Winexpert Odyssey wine kit . I didn't want to use the yeast unless it would hopefully provide me with similar results as the last time I used it. Thank you again and have a great day. Lynn

I have been following information concerning wine and yeast. I am returning to the joy of wine making once again and I have a question about some yeast that I ordered and if what I was shipped is the same yeast but with a different package and name. I ordered and Enoferm BDX Bordeaux Red Wine...

Thank you so much for the information. Can't wait to try this. I hope it turns out similar to the 19 crimes Hard Chard. I just found it and I love it. Thanks again. Lynn

I hate to have to ask this, but is this the grated skin off of a grapefruit? Just want to check this out before I start a Chardonnay kit. Could you also fill me in on the need for tannins or not, type of oak for a heavy oak finish and anything else you can think of that might help. I usually...

Thanks for the information concerning the kit. I am getting excited and since you have made it can you tell me if it is sweet even a little bit? I very much dislike sweet wine and I have read that with the addition of the sweet pack is not desirable for those who really like dry wine. I...

Thank you for your reply to my question. I will certainly give the fruit a try in the future. Sounds really good and the addition of the fishing line to hold the fruit in the carboy will be tried shortly. Have a nice day.

Thanks for the web sites. I am looking at them now. I am sure that they will answer the question concerning the oak chips. Thanks again, Lynn

Craig, You are probably correct when you stated that I will have more questions. I am just having so much fun with all of this and I just don't want to make any mistakes. I usually follow the instruction to the letter, but often I wish that I would have added a little something to make it more...

I, in my youth, purchased a 60L carboy online called a Speidel. As of this date, I am now years older, and it has not been used. I shall dust it off and use it. Such fun to finally have it fulfill its destiny. I thank you and Craig for you advice and taking the time to reply to my concerns...

Thank you for your advice. Have a nice day.

OK, I really like your idea of using both kits since that was what I was really wanting to do. As I understand it, you think I should follow the kits direction for adding all of the ingredient, add tannin and then add additional oak at the aging process. I already have a super large carboy...

Thank you for your reply. I sort-of figured that might be an answer to my question and I will not combine the two. Now, do you have any thoughts on what I might add to the kit lacking the grape pack? Possibly raisins, as I have heard of using those and if so do you know what amount might work...