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I don’t have a scale to measure out 2 oz of hibiscus for a 1 gallon batch of wine. Suggestions For a volume measurement to use instead like in cups? Thanks for any input.

Have a Reisling I started from juice in September. It is in a carboy aging a bit. I added KMeta and let it age. Right now there is a bunch of Tartaric Crystals on the bottom which is no biggie. Question 1) I added More KMeta 1-17-20. Decided I want to bottle. Should I just wait the...

Have a Reisling going from juice. Added pectic Enzyme 1st day then yeast and yeast nutrient next day. 10 days later reading was 1.020 and transferred to secondary. Wine has been in secondary 6 weeks now and still pretty hazy. The fermentation is done with so I want to get some sulfite in...

Got a juice pail of Sauvignon Blanc. Came with yeast but added Red Star Premeir Côt des Blanc. 8 days after pitching yeast it was about 1.010 so I transferred to secondary. Three weeks later I still see some small bubbles coming up to the top and assuming it is still finishing. Hydrometer...

I have tried using the capsules to finish the wine bottle off after corkingto give it a clean look. Thecapsules I am using shrink when heat/steam is applied to it. The product works but I always have the ugly wrinkles everywhere. Anybody have better luck with these? Any tips would be...

Has anybody had had Tartaric Crystals in their wines? I made a Cabernet by US Elite at the early part of the year. I tried one or 2 bottles in the past couple of months. The last pour usually produces these on the bottom of the glass. The wine is VERY good and drinkable. I will just have...

Hello,   Newbie to the forum. I have never used Mosti before so I have several questions for you all.  Firstly I noticed in other threads that the All Juice Amarone used to come with raisins.  I didn't see any in the kit.  Would you recommend adding them?  How much and what kind?   What...

Hello, New to the forum. I hope to contribute a little but I think I will be mostly asking questions. I have made 7 wines from kits so far and I am always loking to improve. Also looking into making a mead this fall. Just wanted to introduce myself. Thanks!

I am in the clearing process of an Island Mist Wine. Noticed that there is sediment on the side of the carboy. Previous wines did not have this. I don't think this is a big deal. should I just leave it there and try to siphon around it when bottling OR gently stir it off the sides? In 2nd...

Does anybody Make a Yeast Starter a couple of days before starting your wine? In Beer making starters are a common practice. If you make a starter what are you using to make the starter and how much? 100% pure grape juice from the store or use a small amount from a kit? Does your...