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It’s not necessary to wait after stabilizing before sweetening. Since you’re going to have the operation exposed to oxygen while you do...

Hard to tell without seeing it in person but looks like free iron. If it is it can be removed by passivating it which can be done at...

The food plant standard is to rinse all metal that contacts metabisulphite. It is very reactive and WILL damage any stainless where it...

In year one, I used them on every vine until the fall when I removed them to help the plants move into dormancy. In year two, I...

If they are second year vines and did well last year, I’d skip the tubes… if you cut them way back, I’d install until any danger of...

I agree with Rice_Guy that switching to Renaissance yeast and Fermaid-O for nutrients has been a game changer. While there's many...

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...