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I agree with @GSMChris for years one and two. My big risk is winter damage on year one from rabbits. On year three I pulled the tubes...

I used the round plastic ones but either way, I am a huge fan. They protect from vermin as well as overspray and also act as a...

I have found that the yeast wakes up much faster if you keep the starter at the temperature recommended by the manufacturer for the...

I stumbled across this article about a somewhat popular topic yeast rehydration. It seems ScottLabs thinks it is a really good idea and...

* if you can smell H2S racking should pull it out. I used reduless when I smelled it and did a first in contest with it. If you are...

Hit the wine with a double-dose of K-meta and stir well in a well ventilated area. This may handle it if you have a light dose. If it...

next time you use nutrient with RC212 make sure it contains B vitamins. DAP doesn't. RC212 is really fussy. This is what I use

I ordered rooted vines from Double A so I am all set for now. Plus I have 6 of 8 growing with your help. Thanx David

Missed you at the wine and food Paul. For those that eat with their eyes a few exquisite photos from Wis Home Vinters; Wild mushroom...

Grapes are weeds, ,,, Yes it is late so not ideal, but if you can find someone on WMT that has some CabS vines they would mail, you...

Try Isons Nusery in GA. https://www.isons.com Try lightly scratching the stem with a fingernail. If it's green - they're alive; if...

With an OG of 1.130, even with EC-1118, it's very possible the ferment will not complete to dryness as the ABV will be pushing 18%...

Slow ferment, but as long as it keeps going. Personally I would let it go longer just in case it gets stuck - easier to deal with it in...

I found the chart I used, it recommended .13 g/L, it was alcohol % based, I didn't know exactly what my alcohol % was, but I used a 12%...

Bear in mind that winebusiness.com is largely a resource for people making wine from grapes... Your rule of thumb highlighted in green...