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Hi All, I stupidly put some questionable wine into an oak barrel. That wine has since turned into vinegar in the barrel. The oak barrel still has some life left in it and I wonder what I need to do to make sure nothing bad happens to the next batch of good wine I age in the barrel. Do I need...

Hello all! Today I got around to checking on a batch of 2015 Syrah that I haven't checked on in awhile. At the top of the carboy there is a film on the top of the wine. Looks a little funky. Anyone recognize what it is? Smells a bit vinegary so it might be a loss. Cheers, nubeedubee

Hi All, I recently bought my first 20L Vadai barrel, prepped it according to their instructions, and filled it full of my 2012 Zin. I was using the wooden bung that comes with the barrel. I say "was" because tonight, after oaking for about 3 weeks, I noticed white little worms, I believe...

Hello all yee fine ladies and gentlemen, Just finished my first batch and ouch, did something very wrong. I could tell the minute I tasted it. Ever heard of MD 20/20? My batch was slightly worse than that. If it was 1600, and your water was contaminated with feces, and you could either...

Hello Everyone! Just finished my first batch of wine and decided I need some help! Wanna get some tips and tricks from those who are much more experienced than myself. From the posts I have read so far looks like a good active community of winemakers. Looking forward to to chatting with...