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Sorry for the newb question, but this is the first fresh juice batch that I'm making and wanted to get some feedback on timing here. I started the 6gal batch back in Sept '12 and it's gone through all the major stages, and knock-on-wood is shaping up really nicely. Put it through MLF...

I live in southern CT and was wondering if anyone here knew of upcoming competitions in the area over the summer, into fall. Quick google search didn't come up with anything specific. I do know that the Durham Fair does accept entries but that's about it. Thanks! Steve

For the past few batches I have been just using bottles from my local supply shop. For $16 I can get a dozen OK bottles, but they are nothing of much quality. The glass is cast irregular and they are REALLY light/thin. Can anyone recommend a vendor that would offer a better bottle, low quantity...

I started Malolactic Fermentation on my French blend a few weeks ago, right at the end of primary fermentation (1.01SG). It's been quietly sitting in my basement wine room at about 62º. Very tiny bubble are floating to the top, and I get the occasional *blip* from the airlock. I was told...

Just started a kit with a French blend of mourvedre, Grenache, syrah. Once again it came with the popular ec1118 yeast. So I kicked things off with that today. It works well in the cool temperatures of my cellar and gets it down to 1.01 in a week. Wasn't until a friend of mine started asking...

Spent a good time searching for what I figured was a very common question. But, unfortunately nothing came up directly answering this question... There is a local place to me that sells bottles, but they seem pretty pricey at ~$4/bottle. Found a case of Bordeaux/green bottles, 750ml on...