Recent content by Spacedonut

Im loving this discussion that has started. Your probably right about having everything i need to start on the path to working at and owning a winery and the only thing stopping me is a lack of self confidence and I feel that school is a way to build up that confidence. but I also have a strong...

thank you tom the help is greatly appreciated. should i stir it how often should i check my sg?

So i got my first batch running last night and it is bublin and fizzin like mad I've been a little concerned about putting the lid on it. but its on there with the airlock. hmm smells like strawberry shortcake right now

davis and fresno I know do. as far as stanford goes..... google time

So far Cornell is definantly looking like it has the most impresive program of the ones i have looked at. I was in the "AP" program at my high school and have always enjoyed lab science stuff but I definantly love getting my hands dirty and it looks like Cornell mixes the two of those really...

I mite take a trip up there soon(sometime after november if that can be considered soon lol)

I would love to be able to apprentice somewhere that would be an amazing experience. But to my knowledge if I plan on being employable most people will want to look at some peice of paper saying I can do what is they want me to. I personally think our education system is a "bit" mind numbing but...

There is nothing i couldn't teach myself persay. but I believehighly in higher education and if i can turn something i may enjoy into a college experience and a carrer then why not?

Hrmm maybe in november. lol then i can try some craft beer outside of my house.....

I was wondering if anyone knows anything about some of the enology programs in the U.S. I am looking into Cornell and so far it sounds like a great program I am hoping that someone has personal experience with anything of the sort?

ok so heres the recipe i used as best i can remember I dont have my book with so.... 6lbs frozen strawberies 7 pints of water 1/4tsp tannin 1 crushed campden tablet 1 tsp pectic enzyme 1/4 tsp acid blend 1 tsp nutrient 2lbs sugar again this is as best i can remember Thank you again for all the...

Thanks for all the welcomes and for the f-pac advise thats a good idea. took me a little bit to figure out what it was but i found it.

I don't have the Recipe on hand but i will post it later tonight. I'll tell you what i can though I am using 5-6lbs frozen strawberries. I'll definantly try and stay warm... That usally means trying as hard as you can never to go outside though.

Hi, I am so new to this I haven't even started yet... lol. I bought a one gallon kit to try it out and my plan is to start a strawberry wine on monday. I was wondering if there are any clubs or something of the sort in the Grand Rapids area? Thank you in advanced for any help.