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Using inexpensive kits I have done a fair amount of blending and am happy with the results. Now I wish to add fresh fruit to the wines both red & white as I have heard that this can even open up another avenue to winemaking. Can anyone give me some advice any maybe tell me of their...

I use a heat gun 100% of the time. I hold the shrink cap with one finger on the top until it starts.

Hi All. Long time since I have been on our site. Some changes I see. I have to say this is a great hobby and everyone is always helpful. I especially seem to run into the strangest problems with this hobby. You do remember my incident with the 'boiled wine'? It turned out quite fine. I...

Update Here it is 2 months later. I have tasted the wine, and it seems to be ok. I guess I had panicked for nothing, unless something shows up later. Thanks for all the good advice from everyone. This is one great forum. Now on to looking for a fruit wine for the summer!

Hi Again. To answer a few questions. I racked it over to the 2nd carboy after it was finished fermenting. It was a double kit I picked up at costco. Thought I would give it a try. So far it looks ok, and there is no strange smells. The only thing is that it seems to take a long time...

I thought that title would catch your attention! :) Here is the problem, very unusual I would think. My wine celler is very cold, therefore occasionally I turn on a space heater if I am working in there. Well the other day, I had turned it on, and left the room & forgot about the space...

They look good, way to go!

Hello Minnesotamaker. Thanks for the heads-up. I have done so.

Thanks for the advice Dugger. I am going with a conditioner before bottling. I also called my supplier and she said the way to go would be a conditioner. The wine will probably be stronger as you indicated, but still should have the fruit taste. As long as it is drinkable I say.

Well my 7th kit since I started this great hobby, and I have experienced no problems... until today that is! :slp. Before I started I my latest kit (Summer Breeze, Black Berry/Cherry Pinot Noir) I read the directions thoroughly, or so I thought! It was different from other kits I have made...

Thanks eveyone for your advice. I have decided that I am going to try a Cabernet Sauvignon with a Merlot. I probably will start both kits next month, and proceed from there. Seems the more I learn, the more adventurous (dangerous) I get. :h Hopefully with your advice, all will work out!! :b

Ok, I have now made 6 batches total from wine kits since I started this great hobby last year. Some better than others of course.:h.. Having recently tasted a commercially blended wine ( Cabernet Savignon & Merlot) and enjoying it, I have decided I would like to try to blend a couple of...

2000 posts, congrats! Let see I am at about 7, from now on one a day until 2000 post, mmmm.. don't have enough fingers and toes!!:try

Arcticsid. I will look up there address and pm you later. Although 17 Ave comes to mind. Reference Cdns not liking Americans. In General I think it is more of a case of not understanding each other. You will find Canadians and Americans who travel extensively have a better understanding and...

Arcticsid. I live 160kms south of Edmonton, so I know the city quite well. By the way I have visited Fairbanks a couple of times. I had a cousin living there. Nice city!