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I am usually not one to rush steps with wine kits and only worry about the first move out of the secondary. Most other steps take me 3-4 weeks. Recently I have racked some kits off the stabilized sediment at 14 - 17 days. I don't know if it is the kits or the timing, but I seem to leave more...

Hi: I am looking for people who have made and tasted some of the MM Amarone kits. I made the WE Amarone and it is currently bulk aging at 4 months. But this just does not taste like a classic Amarone. It is much more like a Valpolacello. In an Amarone, I am looking for that almost sweet...

Here is an interesting article I found that focusses on wine labeling and ingredients. Some of these most of us have used- some surprised me. Maybe there are even more additives out there than George can carry!! http://www.latimes.com/features/food/la-fo-wine28mar28,0,5677677,full.story...

There was a discussion many months ago about Elite Vintner kits, where you go to their website and create your own blend. I was planning to try one, but go side tracked with other wines and now am thinking about ordering one. I had a few email chats with the owner and have been waiting for him...

Has anyone ever tried the ELITE VINTNER's blend your own juices kits? These look extremely interesting compared to standard kits. You pick varietals to blend with a targetted alcohol content. Playing with the site, a red blend at 14% Alc - 6 gallon kit - would cost about $100 with shipping...

I am looking for information regarding the flavor nuances of different degrees of toasting on American, French and Hungrarian oak. I know I've read some on this before, but I cannot find the references. Does anyone have any information or links geared specifically towards the difference in...