So.... I just moved 3 carboys using "neck handles". Worked great, but only moved them maybe 100 yards on the move out, and 50 yards on the move in. I was worried, but all went well
I've used OxiClean to get labels to peel off. Usually works pretty good. I have learned to fill the bottles with just plain hot water so oxiclean doesn't get inside the bottles (it leaves a residue that can be tough to get out). So basically I fill the bottles with hot water and then put...
Thanks Darrell, If I were to lay them flat I guess I would then be worried about them leaking. I ran one through the corker as suggested and didn't notice any scores on the cork. I think it will be OK. It's something I will definitely keep an eye on as the corker gets more use. I've seen in...
Reviving this thread as I am about to start corking my first batch of wine. I have a Portuguese Floor Corker and have read concerns about scoring with synthetic corks. I bought Nomacorc from HomeBrewOhio a while back and cannot find the specs for the ones I bought.
I need to be able to store...
I have a paranoia about rinsing my wine bottles with hot water as soon as they are emptied (right after the last glass is poured). I then store them upside down overnight to dry. If they are rinsed really well, do I really need to use 1-Step prior to sanitizing? Thank you!
Davinci? I thought I was the only one to ever have a dog named Davinci! My girl was an Australian Shephard, a little crazy as a pup, but settled in to a great dog. Miss her.