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I finally bottled this (bulk since March 08). I'm having a glass now and it really turned out very nice. It has a nice bright Sangio cherry raspberry and also some plumb and licorice. The tannin levels are great, firm and round. <?: prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />...

I still have mine in bulk. (cellared at ~65) It is probably almosttime to bottle. I'll post a note back once bottled and sampled.

I started a batch of Tupelo traditional mead Feb 15th. I ended up using Vitilevure 58W3. I used GoFerm for re-hydration. 6 hour later it was bubbling. I had to put it in a cooler to slow it down, I got the outside temp (air) to 63. I did a small DAP addition at the first sign of...

Thanks for the feedback. It will be interesting to see how it compares to a by-the-book Meglioli.

GL, I noticed that they have a Tip below Step 5 that says "If you want to Bulk Age...Postpone adding clairifying agents until 8-10 days before bottling" I'm sure it is no big deal but, did you do that intentionally?

I started mine a bit latter than some of you guys. Wish I would have read this thread earlier...anyway here is how I did mine: <?:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><O:P></O:P> <O:P></O:P> -- Used BM45 yeast rehydrated with GoFerm on 1/31<O:P></O:P> -- Did 1...

I am doingthe 2009 Amarone Mondiale Limited with red raisins using BM45 yeast now. I am just finishing up Primary and the SG is at .996 The fermentation was very healthy, I used my standard approach of beginning at 75, dropping down to 65 for the main fermentation, then bringing it...

<?:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> Does anyone swap out the stock yeast on their Mosti Mondiale kits? Some of the Italians seem to be well suited for BM45 or maybe BDX. Clearly some TLC would be necessary for reliable results such as using GoFerm and...

I racked my Rosso Limited today and snuck a sample (been in Bulk since March 2008)<?:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> This is a very impressive wine with a lot of body and complexity. I am very glad that I did the 2 French Stavin barrel replacement staves...

Anyone have any update on how they are progressing with this kit?

Very nice job on the videos!

I just got mine today! I did the CC Amarone in the 7.9 but iit was a bit cramped and some foam did get up into the air lock. I am thinking aboutdoing the primary in a larger container. With regard to the grape pack, do you guys typically squeeze the daylights out of the thing when...

I agree with the comments on time or aging. It does deminish the KT to a degree. I just opened a WE 2005 Limited. So it has had some time to develop. My observation is that the KT is slight but is still there. I have seen some MM commnets...is it true that these just plain...

Also consider 'end grain' and there are some thoughts on it being a worse exposre than side grain. You may wish to use a srtip/stave. Stavin has 18" barrel replacements that fit perfect in the carboy and have less than 1% end grain. It is basically 1/3" thick x 1" wide x 18" long. If you...

Looks like I misssed out on the original 10 folks doing an exchange. Is there any interest in setting up another gift exchange group? If so, I'd like to begin the list I have a couple of WE kits that are 18 and 24 months old (Crushendo and a limited). I also have some 18 month old...