Recent content by txclifton

Hello fellow winemakers, wine drinkers and lurkers..... I am looking for a good aroma training kit. I've seen them advertised on Wine Enthusiast.com and other sites.I tried to search here for any feedback but searching on wine, aroma, and kit does not really work.My intention is to have...

I just got the Cervesa kit from George today. Reading thru the instructions it asks for a 10 gallon primary. wow.... I see masta says I don't really need it. Also, it mentions yeast nutrient. I didn't get any. Do you suspect it's missing or just not included. It doesn't give the obligatory...

I made a Double Batch and did a bunch of experiments. The one I like the best is the batch I fortified with Christian Brothers XO Rare Reserve Brandy. This port is AWESOME. I did some with chocolate essence, orange, different oaks, Vodka...etc. None of them stand up to the one with the XO...

Thanks for the well wishes. I didn't open any bottles but I did have dinner and cake made by my kids (4 and 8). I also spent a bit of time with George buying another non bounce proof hydrometer. Thanks again.

I have the Portuguese double lever corker. I have used it to cork hundreds of bottles. It has worked just fine for me. Every time I eye a floor corker, a premium juice kit gets put on my credit card instead. Now, one thing to consider. If you don't have good upper body strength, this corker...

I just went through this with my Amarone, Barolo and Carmenere. I normally use a like wine but this time I decided to use marbles. I bought bulk marbles, washed them, sanitized and poured them in. It seemed to work well. I have not moved the carboy yet so I don't know what they do to the...

Hi Waldo, I "barrel tested" the port that was fortified with the good brandy. The ones with the chocolate or orange are still sitting untouched. But to answer the other part of your question.. I used the Swiss Chocolate Almond Liquor Quik Extract 20 ml that George...

Hi. I don't post much but follow these threads on a daily basis. I wanted to give you some opinions I received last weekend. I held a wine tasting at my home (about 15 people) and served 80% home made vs. 20% commercial wine. All them wrapped in foil so the source was hidden. I took all my...

Greetings.... I remember some emails going around about shipping wine to Winefest and others traveling with wine. But I have a few questions. With the latest airport security constraints on liquids, I won't be able to carry on any wine. Can anyone provide guidance on rules and laws about...

Hey George!! Chocolate port? Are you holding out on us? Do you have a recipe or techinique to share? I would love to make it.... -Doug

I made the WE port. I let it age for a bit over a month and wanted to "try" it. I can't keep my wife out of it now. I'm going to stuff a bunch of it away..... I think it is good now, and will be awesome in 6 months. Cheers

Hey Earl, You can do it with the same kit. Some people will suggest you use a seperate primary for beer than wine....but I've used the same. The no boil kit is just like a wine kit. It's a bag of goodie and you pour it in the primary, add water and yeast and you are off. Making beer...

Hey masta....don't forget the limes!

Very nice...looks like you have some great wines there. Thanks for sharing! Cheers

Joseph, Thanks for the reply. Where are you getting this data? What am I missing? This is great info. Cheers,