Recent content by Richacla

I have only made 300 bottles in the last 15 months. I am surprised that they have come out so drinkable. I have noticed that when I open a bottle at night that I have a high instance of evaporation. If I leave the bottle open and on the counter there is always less in the bottle when I go...

George did Tim mean to say that every 3-4 days for a month you add the 1/4 Teaspoon of metabisulphite and stir or only add it the first time.? I had a batch of Chardonnay at the right point so I am going give this a whirl. I will add the first quarter teaspoon on the 9th so I have a few days...

Welcome to the group. There is absolutely no shame in starting with a kit. If you have never done it yourself, or if you have sat on the sidelines and watched others preform their magic it is time to take the stage. I looked at growing my own grapes (what a disaster). Got involved with a...

I have a vdv Gwertz that I starte Fining Sat 11/20. First time for Gwertz maker and it seems less clear than other wines I made. Your picture was good but it looks on the cloudy side. It may just be the angle of the picture or is that a charistic of the wine. Thanks, Richard Clayton