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I have some Vignoles with 38 BRIX & 2.34 TA. I'll be using a yeastw/ 14% alcohol toxicity.Theoretically, there should be 12% RS after fermentation. I'm considering ameliorationto drop TA by .5 before pitching the yeast. That would require adding 2 gallons ofchapatalized water.Does anyone...

I just purchased a BP20 bladder press + am having trouble attaching the input water hose. The manual shows a quick connect on the input side of the pressure valve, which I have not been unable to remove. I'm rotating this plastic piece in the direction indicated - but the thing doesn't seem to...

Hasanyone on this forum either usedor know someone who has successully used monofilament wire in a vineyard? If so, how does it holdup compared to high tensils steel wire? I've been looking at the Dura-Line made by Bayco on the Midwest Vineyard Supply website...

Many commercial wineries ferment their grapes in multiple batches with different yeast strains and then blend those batchestogether before bottling. Say they want a fruit forward, full-bodied red. They might use GRE in one fermenter and RC212 in a second fermenter. In another thread I read that...

To All who have encouraged me on this forum - here's an aerial view ofthe future site of Blossom Ridge Vineyards. I have 2 acres, but will be using some of it for a small cottage on, of course, abasement. Gots to have a wine cellar:) SW Slope is 2 - 4 degrees. There's pretty much always a breeze...

Has anyone made the Winexpert Selection Estate Columbia Valley Cabernet Franc/Merlot kit yet? Please share your impression with us.