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I have been using the WineExpert kit for over 5 years, but, for the last 12 months, I don’t know what I’m doing wrong but the wine is not what It was before, If I would like to change, what wine kit would you suggest? Thank you and stay safe.

The last 2 white wine I made didn’t turn out too good. The kits I use was Sonoma Dry Creek Chardonnay from winexpert, the kits were about 10 month old, I follow the instruction but the wine turns out to be darker than normal (like gold color) with no nose and flavor, and taste terrible, I’m...

Why my K-meta (Potassium Metabisulphite) solutions have no smell? I use 3 tablespoons per gallon, could the powder is too old? Thanks

I just receive an Enolmatic Vacuum Bottle Filler for Xmas, my question to all of you is, should I sanitize before use or simply rinse it with water. Also, what would you use for sanitizer? Thanks for any information. :sm

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I use Star San to sanitize the bottle before bottling, butit makes a lot of bubbles, should I rinse withfilter water or not? I filter my tab with using AquasanaPremium Under Counter Water Filter http://www.aquasana.com/product_detail.php?product_id=21&option=Chrome What do you thing I...

They said neither Kmeta (fumes sanitizer) or StarSan (contact sanitizer) have to be rinsed, but, Star San make a lot of bubbles, it is still OK not to rinse? I’m worry about those bubbles! What you all think? Thanks:sm

What is the best solution to use in a vinator to sanitize bottle before bottling? Potassium Metabisulphite or Star San? Thanks :sm

I'm making a Wine Expert Kit and I would like to know when it the best time to degas using wade's vacuum pump. Step 3 in WE Instruction Said: 1. Dissolve contents of package(s) #3 (metabisulphite) and package(s) #4 (sorbate) in 125ml (½ cup) of cool water. Add to carboy and stir vigorously...

I just want to make sure, the solution of 3 tbs of K-Meta and 3 tbs of citric acid. Per gallon is that for sanitize all equipment like run though the system (hose, Filter, bottle filler, carboy, fermenting bucket etc…also to use in a spray bottle to spry wine thief, spoon etc…) and or just to...

Before raking or filling bottle, How about if I make 1 gallon of K-Meta and ran it through the vacuum pump and the Buon Vino super automatic auto filler, that should sanitize all hose and auto filler, correct ? What do you think? Thanks

So, from what I understand the best way to sanitize hose, spoon, hydrometer, wine thief, etc... Is to simply put them in a bucket, add some Potassium Metabisulphite solution (how much to put in the bucket?) seal the bucket, wait a little wile (How Long) and it is ready to be used, right? Thankks

What is the right amount of Potassium Metabisulphite to use in 1 Gal. of water to make a good sanitizer? Thanks

I'm thinking of buying a brew belts or fermWraps, which do you thinks are best? Do I need a Johnson digital temp controller to maintain the temperature at 75* Also, I came across an article which read: How to easily put together your own FermWrap by ordering the parts individually from a...

What is the best way to sanitize all wine making equipment? Thanks

I’m wondering if I made a mistake, I’m making a Wine Expert Dry Creek Chardonnay and on step #3 “Stabilizing and clearing” they said: 1. Dissolve contents of package(s) #2 (metabisulphite) and package(s) #3 (sorbate) in 125 ml (½ cup) of cool water. Add to carboy and stir very vigorously for...

I’m making a W/E Italian Montepulciano and I finish step 4 one week ago, on step 3 I add the metabisulphite, sorbate and clarifier, I would like to know if I can de-gas again, what happen is I been reading about de-gasing and I degas the wine with a S/S Mix-Stir for about 5 minute and today I...

Can I over De-gas a WE wine?