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Interesting because last night we had Bogle petite next to the fwk and the Bogle is purple too. Colors our tongue.

I was setting here enjoying my 2022 Petite Sirah and doing a comparison with a David Michael Petite Petite (Petite Sirah). I was...

Definitely, just didn't know which was more reliable for quality etc

I'm sure members will be here shortly to help out, but in the meantime search the web for "grape must for sale". Several vendors showed up.

Whats the go to source for frozen grape must? I'd like to find something in Napa if possible but doesn't have to be. Thanks

What I do for many kit wines is add extra tannin during fermentation (generally 1 heaping Tablespoon per Kit), and add some more during...

I was going to ask about the Forte oak, which IIRC, is 1.5 oz. Leaving it longer would have made a difference. Do you taste much oak...

So I originally used the oak that came with the kit. I racked it off after about 2 months. I assume I should've left it longer. I'm...

Even small amounts of oak add complexity to a red. I add between 1/2 oz and 1-1/2 oz per 23 liters to all reds. I use oak as a...

I have a Forte cab and super tuscan at about 1 year in bulk right now. I'm thinking of bottling half and bulking the rest. Could I...

Haha, where are you located?

I don't see why not. It will take an awful lot of lemon though

What yeast did you use? I have found that RC 212 gives a fruit forward taste of sweetness. I enjoy that more than having my mouth...

I don't remember the ratio, but I'm pretty sure when I made it time was the key. I recall holding it at temperature for 30 minutes.