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Such a sad story I have. I started planting my vineyard (Chardonel, Traminett, Chambourcin, Concord and Thompson seedless) about 7 years ago. Fought the deer year after year and finally found a defense using a multi-layer electric fence. Then to my dismay the Japanese beetles attacked with a...

Hi Kim, No, you probably have not spoiled it. Yes, it's probably started fermentation again. If you don't want to add more campden (sulphites) or potassium sorbate (a yeast killing preservative), you can heat the wine to about 150 degrees for 10 minutes. This will kill any remaining yeast but...

I know it's late in the season, but what I've found works for me is a double electric fence. The outer fence is two wires; lower one at 30" off the ground, upper one is at 42" off the ground. Both wires are charged with a 100 mile fence charger made by Zareba. The inside fence is a single...