Recent content by waterloowino

I just got back from visiting several wineries in Texas and got a sampling of a wine called Sparkling Almond. It was extraordinary. Has anyone dabbled with adding Almond Extract to a Chardonnay or a Blanco? thanks Steve The Waterloo Wino

thanks for the recipe. How satisfied were you with the results? Steve

I made applesauce last weekend and had a gallon of residual juice from cooking the apples. I want to make this into a apple wine with cinnamon. Does any one have any recipes or advice? thanks Steve

I am a newbie and do not know what inverting the sugar means. Please advise! Go Cards!! Steve

As I may have mentioned earlier, I am new at this. I just completed the kit and have got 4 gallons ageing in a 4 gallon plastic water bottle. What should I expect for results? Is glass that much better?

Saramc, I have read your post and appreciate your experience and insight. My wife likes chocolate flavored wines and I was wondering if you have a chocolate/raspberry Cab or Merlot recipe that you would be willing to share. I am so new to this hobby so if you could enlighten me as to what...

Boatboy24, Is it not too late to 'oak'?

My batch is almost through clearing and I tasted it today. My wife says that a little thin and a little tart. Any advice on how to smooth out the tartness?

Thanks again to everyone. After I started the post, I have gone to the recipe section and found recipes for both the concord and the Niagara. Obviously, one can not be a member of the esteemed group without making Dragon's Blood, so as soon as I get back from vacation, I will be making some. I...

Thanks to both of you. I do have equipment and have just completed my third kit. I wanted to experiment with out the training wheel, so when I make wine with grapes, I will hopefully be able to do it with positive results.

As a newbie, I wanted to practice making wine with store bought juices before I invest the time and money of using grapes. \ Does anyone have experience and/or recipes for making wine with Welches concord or white grapes and maybe using some cranberry juice. thanks

I bought a Vino Italiano Cab from Amazon Prime (free shipping) and paid about $48. Today, ebay is $43.44 but accepting offers. I am getting ready to clarify this weekend. After tasting it a couple of times, it is a little thin but not bad. I guess that I will try ebay next time and save a couple...

Great job! My wife and I have been trying to come up with an inexpensive way to store wine, I think this will work for me. Hope you don't mind me stealing your idea.

Thanks for the welcome I am really glad that I was referred to this site. I now know that if I have any kind of question or problem, there is someone out there that has had a similar problem or can answer my question. This will make the hobby so much more enjoyable.

To everyone that is new to this I agree with Peaches9324. My first two batches both had their challenges and I have made adjustments to make them consumable. For instance, my first kit was a 'mist' much like Arbor Mist. I was very disappointed. Way to sweet and way too light bodied. I broke the...