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I make around 75 gallons of wine every year and decided it was time to invest in a sparger. I got tired of my wines going bad after just a couple years. I looked all over and the only unit I found was over $450. That's just out of reality for me. Then I found one. A small company out of...

I have a 50 gal batch of Chambourcin aging in a poly barrel in my cellar, with a combination of med toast and heavy toast oak "Spirals." This is the first time I've gone with the spirals instead of staves. The exposure to oak is greater than with a stave of equal length. The spirals have the...

Is anyone planning to attend this seminar being offered through the U of Iowa at Ames, IA? It is presented by Clark Smith and includes a 450 pg. spiral bound syllabus. The course is normally $350 dollars but "Midwest Grape and Wine Industry Institue" is sponsoring the event and the fee is only...

I have 6 @ 5 gallons for sale. Local pick up only unless you're willing to risk shipping. I'm in if you pay the shipping cost. Make me a reasonable offer. I've gone to stainless. 4 of the 6 are smooth sided, the others have the usual ribs. All are in excellent condition. I'll throw in...

Avid vinifera wine maker - 15 years experience with only reds. I make about 45-60 gallons per year for personal consumption. This year I have 55 gallons of Chambourcin aging in a Poly barrel with oak staves and toasted oak chips. I use a stainless tank from St. Pats and have a custom build...