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I recently purchased a 50L Vadai and have a double batch of WE Eclipse Cab Sauvignon that went through extended maceration that is itching to go in. I will be starting the barrel prep using the recommendations from Vadai. Question - what is the recommended time for the first rotation? I'm...

I'm starting this kit in the next week. I've made it a couple of times before using the standard yeast that comes with the kit - EC-1118. I have been pleased with the outcome but would like to experiment with other yeast options. Any recommendations? I would love to find a way to get closer...

Stayed with EC-1118. Finished secondary today at .996. I skipped the sorbate. Will add oak and tannin during bulk aging.

Starting this kit later today/tomorrow. Any recommendations on tweaking based on experiences of others with this kit? I may skip the Potassium Sorbate based on the other threads aimed at minimizing the risk of kit taste in dry red kits.

Starting bulk aging on Winery Series Chilean Chardonnay. Any recommendations on oak/tannins from others that have experience with this kit.

Thanks Richmke and Brian. I'm still learning...

RJS Product Support Advisor recommended to use both, so I guess I will. Started out at 1.092. I'll let you know how it progresses over the next week or so.

Great info. Question - what type of Tannin is LD Carlson Liquid Wine Tannin (e.g. sacrificial, cellaring or finishing)?

Thanks Putterrr and Johnd. I also sent a msg to the RJS. Will let you know what I hear back.

Starting the EPWS Sauvignon Blanc kit today. It came with 2 packages of QA23 yeast (2 x 5g). Should I use both packages or do you think it is a mistake on the part of the mfg?

any recommendation for bulk aging this kit?

I'm starting the bulk aging of my LE Barbara over the weekend/early next week. What type of oak cubes are you using? I'm contemplating splitting into 2 x 3gal carboys with different oak in each. Any thoughts or recommendations?

Jim, Thanks for pointing me to this article. Great reference. Question - any guidelines on the quantity or should it generally be the same quantity that comes with the kit?

Thanks for the input. My next kit is the WE Eclipse Shiraz which I assume will have EC-1118 based on what I've seen in other WE Eclipse kits. Have you used a different yeast with this kit? Also, any other tweaks that have been done with this kit that I should consider?

New to the forum (1st post) and a little over a year making kit wine. I'm on batch nbrs 12 and 13 now, both WE LE kits. I have a WE Eclipse Barossa Valley Shiraz on order and hope to start next weekend. Man, this is fun. I never heard of kit wines until I ran across a winemaking class when...