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Hello again folks. I took a 2 year hiatus because 1) I had a huge stockpile of wi e bottled. 2) I became frustrated with what I perceived as a drastic decline in wine kit quality, they all started tasting the same regardless of varietal. 3) I was planning a move to be nearer our kids and...

First Happy Thanksgiving guys. Sorry that I disappear until I need something lately. Two weeks ago I started a CC Amarone with grape pack (my fave kit) and subbed the EC1118 for my preferred RC212, two packs actually. This substitution worked last time but this time it seems to have stuck...

I know I've been on the side for a while now. Still making wine but really busy at work, when I do most of my posting. :r I am going to Milan for work/play. illy Cafe (the primary coffee/espresso we distribute) is a major corporate sponsor of Expo 2015 in Milan this summer. So my wife and...

I'm in the process of doing a couple of the recent passport limited edition wines from cellar craft. The instructions are different than they were last year. Each of the red kit that I am doing, brunello and volcanic red call for a 3 day stabilizing clearing process. Is anyone following these...

This is still going around FB.

Bona Pasqua tuti. I'm now proud to announce the end of my Lenten fast from alcahol and What a burgers. Guess what I'm having for lunch. Alleluia!

Just got the WE Triumph 16 ltr Washington blend. Came with no grape pack. But I do have the Mosti Meglioli Nebbliolo that has raisins and grape pack. I am not going to add both to the Neb so how do yall suggest I mix and match my juice/raisin/grape pack options? Nebblio grape pack or...

In case y'all been missing my wit and wisdom, this is why. Say hello to my third grand. Frances Tortorice aka Franci. Please excuse the scour, she's only a few hours old in this picture.

I have several ounces of K Meta that is at least two years old. Rather than throw it away do yall think i could use it for sanitizing solution in place of sodium meta? If so is it the same recipe?

I started this petite verdot limited addition on the 17th of January. The starting specific gravity was only 1.096. I confirmed that 24 hours later. 3 days later fermentation has just now become decently vigorous. Up until now it has been very slow to start. My question is should I add some...

I have just started the RJS En Primeur Super Tuscan with dried skins. Included is a pack of metatartar to be added prior to bottling to hinder the formation of bitartate crystals (wine diamonds). The instructions also say "Cold stabilizing a wine will result in the formation of potassium...

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I know nothing about Mead, ask me about winemaking and I will bore you for hours. My adult nephew wants to learn about making and tasting mead. Where should I send him, what can he read.

I am sharing this because I know many on this forum order from George at Fine vine Wines in Dallas. I am in no way promoting his business over any of the fine advertisers here. As some know George and WE had a bit of a falling out years ago and he quit carrying WE kits and picked up RJ...

I read a post by ColemanM in another thread (if I read it right) instead of pitching new you can start another kit/batch on top of the old lees from a previous primary racking. Here is the post...

I want to report a good experience I just had with South Hills Brewing http://www.southhillsbrewing.com/ A few months ago CC anounced that the Yakima Syrah would be discontinued. Knowing that I already had one aging and have liked this kit in the past I ordered a second one before they were all...

A RETIREE'S LAST TRIP TO COSTCO Yesterday I was at Costco buying a large bag of Purina dog chow for my loyal pet, Watson , the Wonder Dog and was in the check-out line when a woman ​behind me asked if I had a dog. What did she think I had an elephant? So because I'm...

I received my custom corks Thursday and vacuum sealed them 45 to a bag today. It worked just fine, I hope it doesn't negatively effect the corks over time.

Gosh I am so excited, I must really be a big shot as this is the first time for me to post in this area of the forum. I am starting a Mosti Meglioli Old Vine Zin and after reading several posts about the BM45 yeast I have purchased some and plan to try it on this kit. Here's my plan and...

I just cleaned out years of clutter in my garage today and decided to offer this red Portuguese floor corker to the first person that PMs me. It's five years old and only needs new nylon iris. Other than that it's great. I will even pay the shipping in U S of A. Yes I know I have posted this...