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My wife and I are strictly red wine drinkers. We have tried on countless occasions to learn to like white wines, but just can't do it. A lot of our friends/family are white drinkers, so it would be nice to enjoy a glass/bottle with them. Well, we went to a wine tasting (we always try several...

Hi everyone, I am looking for some advice on sulphites, 23L barrel aging, and red kit wines. Right now I do not test for sulphites, I know I should (I am saving for a Vinmetrica). Those who test sulphites and use a 3 month barrel ageing, what average amount of Kmeta should I be using for this...

I am looking for a SO2 tester, and the Vinmetrica in particular. I make only dry kit reds, and have found that I use Tan Cor Grand Cru more than not. I am wondering if the tannin addition will give the Vinmetrica false readings? Does anyone have any first hand knowledge? Thanks in advance. TS

Hello, I have a 23L barrel that is no longer imparting any oak flavor, and I am wondering how long everyone is leaving their kits in a neutral barrel to get good micro-oxidation? I was doing 12 weeks, but need to speed things up because I am getting too backed up. I am still trying to get...

Hello Everybody! I have a quick question for you all. I bought a Cellar Craft Showcase Chateau Du Pays (not the LE) today, and when I got home I noticed that the grape pack had leaked. There was a sticky mess inside along with some large green mold chunks (in cardboard box between bags, not in...

Stupid question, I know. I usually do nothing but red kits, but want to experiment with a few one gallon fruit batches. Is it possible to ferment a 1 gallon batch in a 7.9 primary? Anybody done this? I know that small primaries are cheap, but the closest LHBS is over an hour one way. Thanks in...

I made two batches of skeeter pee in one of my primaries (one lemon/lime, the other lemon), and I was going to put a Red Mountain Cab in next. When I opened the primary, wow the smell of lemon/ lemon-lime was powerful. I have since washed it out three times w/oxi clean, and it still smells...

I have a few of these kits ready to go into some primaries, but I am a little concerned I might have a mess on my hands (and my wife's carpet!!). These are the kits that have the larger grape packs. I have been keeping my eyes open for a 10 gallon brute locally, but have come up empty handed...

Hello Everyone, I have a small dilemma, and thought I would ask for suggestions from the forum. I have only been making grape skin kits the past few years (Cellar Craft Showcase series, and RJ Spagnols Cellar Classic Winery series). Well, when the new Limited Edition kits were announced this...

Hello all, first post here, been perusing for quite a while. I would love to get a hold of some Chilean juice this spring, but I haven't a clue where I could purchase some. Northern Brewer couldn't help me out when I stopped in and asked them. Would even consider having it shipped if anyone...