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    MM Alljuice Pinot Grigio

    Just received a MM Pinot Grigio Alljuice kit.When I opened the bucket noticed 2 oak packets.I never had oak added to Pinot Grigio.Has anyone else used this kit. I just wanted to make sure they weren"t put in by error.
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    Carboy Bung (Silicone) - Breathable

    Has anyone used the silicone vented carboy bungs,and are they safe for buck agings.
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    Slow Fermentation

    Started a RJS en Primeur kit with Grape Skins (Zinfandel) On Nov 4 with starting sg 1.090 temp 74.Racked at 1.010 on Nov 12.Now on day 17 it seems to be stuck at 1.000 air lock still bubbling,but sg doesn't seem to go down.Do you think this is done.
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    Is Pectic Enzyme and Pectinase the same product

    I have a PJS EN PRIMEUR Kit thats 3 years old .I replaced the old yeast,And It fermented fine.Now I'm at stage 2 Secondary Fermentation.it calls to add Pectinase that came with the kit .I'm not sure if it's still good or should I add Pectic Enzyme instead that I just purchased.If I use the...
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    Bulk ageing

    Making Mosti Mondaiale all juice masters edition amarone w/raisins.Up to phase 2 on instruction sheet sg at 0.096 day 14 .It said to not add siligel and liquifel if bulk aging. I added the packet of sulfites that came with the kit.How long do I wait to rack it again.for bulk aging.It's not that...
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    stuck fermentation

    I got 4 pails of Mosti Mondiale juice (chianti,nebbiolo,merlot & montepulciano).on Oct4th.put yeast in (1/2 packet pasteor red).room tempt was 75 . Fermentation started on oct 6 (day 2).On day 8 sg reading was 1000 on all 4 pails.So I splash racked in glass carboys.juice temp at 75.On day 12 sg...
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    Opti-Red

    I'm picking up my order of Mosti Mondiale fresh Juice from my local wine store here in Rhode Island,and the shop included this info: if you wish to kick up your wine to the next level, the shop will have Malo-Lactic Yeast and Opti-Red / Opti-White additives in stock. These products are easy to...
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    Mosti Mondiale Pinot Grigio bottling

    I started a all juice Pinot Grigio last October.Racked twice and recently filtered.It tastes great.When should I bottle.I've heard you can drink the whites much sooner than reds.I usually age my reds 1 year.This is my first white wine.Thanks You
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    Mosti Mondiale Mosti Mondiale Fresh Juice

    I'm getting (3) 6 gal containers of Mosti Mondiale cabernet sauvignon on sat oct.2. I also have (3) 1.5 liter grape packs to add to it.My first question is can I use (4) 6 gal fermenting buckets for primary fermenting.All with about 4.5 gals each.So they don't overflow while fermenting.I...
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    Mosti Mondiale 1.5 grape packs

    Hi All, I'm new to this forum.I'm trying to get Cabernet grape packs 1.5 liters.I checked with the wine makers toy store but there out of the cabernet,but they do have the syrah grape packs.Would it hurt to put the syrah grape pack with the Cabernet juice.I'm recieving 3-fresh mosti mondiale...
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    RJ Spagnols Cab Sauvignon with grape skins

    I started this kit on April 23.SG 1.092 75 degrees F Racked to Secondary After 6 days SG down to 1.008 (75 degrees F).Just 4 days later SG .0994 Temp up to (83 degrees) Had a brew belt on it from begining, and temp in my basement went up 10 degrees in 1 day.I lowered temp down to 78 with wet...
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    Brew Belt

    I'm currently using a brew belt for my primary fermentation.My basement is only 60 degrees,with the brew belt I'm able to get my fermenter to 72 degrees.It's only in its first day and all seems to be ok. My concern is for secondary fermentation will I be able to use the brew belt on a glass...
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    RJ Spagnols cellar classic cab w/cab skins

    Hi, I'm thinking of trying Cellar Classic Cabernet Sauvigon w/ Cab Skins. Has anyone had any experience with this wine?
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