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Just a reminder that I use a Bottle on premises service. Made a RJS Chilean Merlot and although it tastes good for now, I have found "sugar crystals" - can't explain it any other way - and also found it has sediment sticking to the side of the bottle. Any input would be appreciated about what...

This isn't about wine specifically so I hope it's in the correct forum. Has anyone experience in making a alcohol base for liqueur? Especially those in Ontario. It seems Everclear is not available in conservative Ontariario and I don't want to use Vodka both because of the taste and well...

Thought this might be of interest for those newcomers in Ontario http://www.makewine.com/competitions/ and http://www.makewine.com/resources/grapes-juices/

You guys might find this article in the Times of Malta interesting...especially the Official "uniform" Wouldn't you guys look great in one of them! Hey you're EXPERTS in my book. http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20111211/local/Wonderful-day-for-the-French.397721 POI: Mr Calleja...

Does anyone use a hydraulic corker? What are mechanics behind one of these things? I mean how easy would it be to build one?

A few years back I was given one of these "perfectors" as a Xmas gift. It's been sitting on top of a bureau in the basement for years. Last week, as my mind got pre-occupied with Diablo Rojo (see other post if you care to) I thought about this little gadget. There it was, just where I left it...

Wow, this place is rockin' today - it's 3 in the morning here and: Currently Active Users: 67 (2 members and 65 guests)

Don't know if this belongs here or in Equipment so here goes. Uncorking has become a chore because corks are crumbling and it's difficult to get the worm in the cork. So, I figure the worm needs sharpening - anyone with experience on how to do this. Not a joke, I'd hate to be separated...

I done a search on wine rack and there was only one result. I was wondering if anyone has made their own simple rack with minimal equipment and COSTS. Any suggestions, opinions or pix. Thanks

I visited the local retailer of MM yesterday. They have juice buckets with yeast already in and it looked like some fermentation was already happening. My question is (this guy had no time for a shy and meek beginner) Should I decide to get the bucket (also meant I have to get new...

I'm a little confused and becoming paranoid. Elsewhere in this forum, many recommended that a jug of 1987 wine be thrown-out. Which brings forth the following questions: Once bottled, what is the maximum number of years I can age wine from kits? Does it matter if the original kit was a 4...

As many of you will know by now, I use a BOP facility using kits - mostly WineXpert. I would like to blend the Cabernet Franc and Shiraz to make a, welllllll, a blent of me own. Would you blend the wines at the point of bottling or at the juice stage? I was thinking 70% CF and 30% Siraz...

Thanks Steve (djrockinsteve) for the tutorials in the Tutorial forum. Had my first opportunity to give it a look today. Attn. Mod - Hope this is OK in this forum.

I've done several searches here on the forum for Vintner's Cellar but nothing specific has come-up. Are they not a known group or unpopular? Their website lists quite a few franchisees so I'm a little surprised. Am I looking for the wrong name in the search? Thanks

RJSpagnols kits suggest adding an extra 1/4 teaspoon of sulphite for aging past six months is this true for all suppliers? Is this really necessary? What if some of the wine is NOT being aged past the six months - i.e. let's say 1/3 will be drunk before the six-month period? Since I only...

Up until yesterday morning I thought Zinfandel was a sweet white grape. But NOT, according to Wikipedia. Boy was I wrong.

I hadn't realised until 1/2 hour ago that all subscription messages were being sent to my SPAM folder - probably because they come from "unknown sender". I've created a filter and hope that works. Thought I'd let others know.

Could someone please tell me what is meant by Chianti or Valpolicella style

Here's another ? which is starting to bug me now that I've started reading this forum. I've done a search here but the results I got referred to either tetra paks or plastic bottles. The place where I made my current batches have said its OK but I'm starting to have doubt. This time, I've...

I'm really enjoying reading this forum but there sure is a lot to read :{) My first couple of questions which immediately come to mind: 1. Which, of all the kits people are talking about are available in Canada, specifically here in Windsor? I hadn't realised until yesterday, that...