Ok so the abc cab is aging now. Im going to start a merlot, and a shiraz. We will see what happens. Ill keep you up to date on the progress of the first batch abc cab
So why cant i just add more sugar and yeast to eat it? Isn’t there a direct correlation between abv and how long it will cellar, or am I missing some other factors ?
Yeah i went gonzo i was tottally excited and just went for it. I like dry reds I take it thats not what I’m gonna get? This was helpful I’ll be doing the extra racking and checking sg more often next time!
First batcher here, I’m making a medium bodied red wine from ABC kits. I forget what verietel I think its a cabernet but ive been so consumed with the “making”process that ive forgotten. just did my first ever racking the other day going to let it age now and i will be starting another batch of...
The Year is 2007, I’m working on a construction site next to a subdivision Full of seniors.
A retired wine maker flags Me over and gives me a bottle of red wine it has a label with “2005” written on it. We introduce ourselves and get to chatting.
I dont know anything about Wine until...
Ok so .995 I did my very first rack!! Added the sorbate and the sulphites and degassed a bit with a spoon (going with the recommended advice of just time) no buubling now whatsoever so i must have stopped fermentation successfuly I also cold crashed it too so it doesn’t oxidize. Today I will be...
Hi grey wolf its the green dragon here, just on your thread learning what I can I’M new as well
I can tell you though you are in the right place
Lots of knowledgable wine makers on this forum. Welcome
Ok tried it. i opened the primary fermenter gave it a stir, i tasted it.
It smells wonderful the color is so beautiful even though its not clear and the carbonation is intense, then i dumped what was left in my glass only to realize now it’s contaminated🥺
There was so much bloody foam that i...
So its up to 8 days now and im procrastinating i dont want to open my primary fermenter and stir it and check it, i know it sounds stupid but honestly im kinda locked here i know i have to but its bubbling and everything is going good Im so scared of ruining my first batch. “Im going to post my...