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Decided to take a taste test today. I have no patience! Wine smells great, but very ZIPPY on the tongue. Any fixes for that, or just let it continue to stabilize?

I'm making a Cab/Merlot Blend. Sounds like we have quite a variety going...PARTY! Mine is still bubbling away.

I knew this group would help me out! Thank you so much! I’m really excited about this new adventure!!

Hello Everyone! Going to try my first juice bucket after making several kit wines. Only directions are the ones printed on the bucket. #1 says to take the lid off. Well, silly question, but can I put a lid on with an airlock? I’m worried about dog hair and dust getting into the wine. Is...

Thank you for the responses. I’ve made several whites and this is the darkest one. I won’t worry now. Thank you!

I recently started a batch of Luna Bianca and I am concerned about the color. I just transferred it from the primary to a glass carboy and it is an amber brown color. I am wondering if the bentonite and the oak dust may be attributing to the color. I expected it to be more golden. So, I guess...

I'm still fairly new to winemaking, so please excuse if this is a dumb question. I have a Super Tuscan that has been in a carboy for over 3 months. I opened it tonight to take a sample. When I grabbed the stopper, it POPPED! Lots of CO2 escaped. Wine is clear. Should I degas again? Will I ruin...

Thank you! This has been very helpful! Fermentation is bubbling away. Hoping for the best.

I used 2 packs of EC-1118. They came with the kit. What do you mean by "starter"? Sorry, I am so new to winemaking.

I was lucky enough to stumble upon a Wine Expert Chocolate/Raspberry Dessert Wine Kit at a wine supply store. I was so anxious to start it that I accidentally added the chaptalization pack during the primary fermentation. Is it ruined? I am so bummed! My SG was 1.120.

I have been using Easy Clean for sanitation. Would that leave the chemical smell? I’m tempted to do the dump, degas, rebottle. At this point not sure it would hurt. Would I need to add anything to the carboy? Let it sit for a few days before rebottling? Thank you so much for taking time to...

Hello Everyone! I am new to wine making and have loved reading this forum. I have made 3 different reds - all Wine Expert. My Cabernet has been bottled for 7 months and has a very odd taste (bitter with a bit of a bite). It actually starts with a chemical smell and just doesn’t taste right. All...