Recent content by Trumpet32

I purchased a used 110L Speidel VCT tank. The lid is not flat. It is made that the center bung hole hits the wine first and the outer lid has about 1/2 inch space from the wine. I thought the lid should rest flat on the wine with no airspace. When I pump up the gasket, wine leaks out of the...

When you fermented slowly at the lower temperatures did you notice the aroma and flavor were better? I am going to start my kit today. I will take your suggestions on the yeast starter. I will start it in my basement at 67 degrees and once fermentation starts I will move it to my wine room at...

I trust you Matteo!!!! I am the president of Missouri Winemaking Society and will be giving a presentation on kit wines in August. There are 4 presenters and 3 of us, on my recommendation, used FWK. The other kits are Wineexpert and Cru Select. I personally am comparing 3 Sauvignon Blanc kits...

I was hoping for some input. I made a FWK Syrah. It turned out perfectly and tastes delish. Along with bottling it by itself, I will be blending it with my Chambourcin. It is aging in a carboy. I wanted to try a white FWK kit and settled on a Sauvignon Blanc. I followed the instructions to...

Has anyone made a coffee bean infused wine? I have a gallon of Norton that I would like to experiment with. I have just pressed the grapes and I am not putting this gallon through MLF. Any recipes?