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Just opened my first bottle of one year-old Chardasia last night. It was very good. I had my doubts since I'd never heard of Malvasia before but I wanted something a little different. I can't really describe the flavor (I'm not good at that at all) but I can say it's a very enjoyable wine. I...

I'm getting close to filtering/bottling Ehrfenhelser and Torrontes (didn't start them till Feb) and was debating about cold stabilizing. Any find crystals in these? I know that shouldn't happen with kits but it's happened to me more than once. I'd rather use my fridge for a lager now so thought...

I made a basic (extract) Oatmeal Stout and added cocoa to the secondary. It's been a month and the s.g. is 1.019 (room temp was warm--in the mid-70's). My normal beer ending s.g. is usually around 1.012 to 1.014. It does not taste sweet, it tastes good. I'm not really concerned about exploding...

I made the Renaissance Australian Sauv Blanc and tried it lst night (it's 11 months since bottled) and I was very disappointed. My best description would be "blah". Not much flavor. I know some wines go through a dumb period and get better after that but since Sauv Blanc is normally a wine...

Do the perfect agglomerate corks need to be laid down to avoid the cork drying out like natural corks?

On the Master's Ed and Meglioli, the bag opening is never at the top of the box (atleast in my experiences). I know the bags are strong but I'm not so I cannot maneuver the bag around. What I do is open the box to find out where the bag opens, then seal the box back up, turn it over so the...

I just opened a bottle of this limited edition wine last night. It's been 2 years since I started it. Very nice wine. I really enjoy it. I'm going to save some for the 3-4 year marks and see how it evolves. For those that missed this before, you have another chance.

I pulled this off Facebook. 2011 Limited Release Collection is officially announced!! January 2011 France, Spain, Australia, & California Grenache Quartet with Super Pack! February 2011Chateau Du Pays Reserve Cuvee with Super Pack! March 2011 Rhône Style Marsanne-Viognier- Roussanne...

What's your favorite Orchard Breezin kit? Lookin for ideas on which ones I might want to try next--there are so many. I prefer ones that aren't sickeningly sweet or artificial tasting. I really like the Green Apple Gewurtztraminer. I have also made the Blackberry Merlot and it was just "okay"...

I'm interested in trying this but have doubts that I'd like it so I don't want an entire kit. If anyone has a bottle that they'd be willing to trade, PM me. Please let me know if you changed it (incr ABV etc).

I just bottled the Orchard Breezin Green Apple Gewurtztraminer. I had a little leftover and tried it. It's awesome. I'm not a big fan of sweet wines but this wasn't "sickeningly sweet" like some mist type wines I've tried.I didn't add extra sugar or add part of thefpack to the primary. It was...

I was wondering about the Orchard Breezin Acai Raspberry Cab Sauv kit--does it taste like Raspberry? How "fake" is the flavoring--I've tastd some raspberry flavoring before that really didn't taste much like real raspberry. I have a friend that loved the Blackberry Merlot and also loves...

I opened a bottle of VN Soave and one of the Pinot Grigio tonight--both bottles the same day -- 3/5 months ago. Itwas light, crisp and refreshing. I made one before that I added raisins to but this one I didn't. I can't tell any difference in the flavor or body of this oen. I don't care about...

I just bottled my Renaissance Australian Chard 4 months ago but I needed a bottle to topup another chard so I opened one. There was only a glass left soI put that to it's best use. I was pleasantly surprised at how drinkable it was at this young stage and had a very nice aroma. I plan to letthe...

I don't see the Village Vintner kits on the website anymore--are they still around?

Just go my new Vadai oak barrel Friday. I rehydrated it yest according to the instructions and today it's all dry except there's about an inch or two of wetness right around the bung. I'm thinking I should just go ahead and fill it. Anyone have any experience with barrels?

Anyone try the Orchard Breezin Blackberry merlot or the MM Summer Breeze Blackberry Cherry Pinot Noir? I'm looking for blackberry flavor to make for a friend that lovessweet blackberry wine. I'm not much on sweet wines myself but friends love them.

I'm looking for a buttery style chardonnay. How does the Master's Ed Austr, All Juice Chard and Renaissance Australian Chard compare--Anyone made all three?

Anyone tried the AllJuice Chardasia?I have no idea about the other grape in the blend so it's hard to get an idea of what it might taste like. I'm trying to choose between trying that or WE's estate Pinot Blanc. Both are oaked and both are prob very similar to Chardonnay. I do alot of chardonnay...

Okay it's definitely not October but I just wanted to mention that the Octoberfest brew turned out great. Next year I'll get two of those.