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Started this kit on 2/9/10 with initial sg of 1.092. Pitched the yeast (EC-1118) at 74 degrees and it has maintained temp. of 70-73 for the last 9 days. It satarted slow and has never really took off like all of my other wines have at the same temp and at the same spot. I have been stirring...

I opened 2 different wines over the weekend and both had a terrible bitter aftertaste to them that has not always been there. One of them was a WE vintners harvest Gewurztraminer that was bottled back in May. And the other was a WE Selection Liebfraumilch that was bottled this past December. It...

Anybody have a recomendation on a Sauvignon Blanc kit? Budget would bearound $120 or less.

I have been trying to figure out whats in the juice that comes with the kit. Well really, whats the difference in a 23L kit and a 10L kit when water has been added to make 6 gallons? Is the 23L pure grape juice? Is the 10L watered down juice? RJS has an En Premier line that is 18L and is a high...

I have been looking at the different software programs to create your own labels. What is the best program to get that is the easiest to use with good results. I am not very gifted when it comes to designing on the computer.

I had told myself several kits ago that I was not going to buy anymore of the lower end kits, but somehow ended up buying a Vintners Reserve Mezza Luna White kit. These kits seem to be really thin and watery. So, I have had this kit sitting here and Im wondering what to do with it to make it...

Just started a WE Selection Original Liebfraumilch today. Has anyone made this one before? I did a search on here and couldn't find much. I am very anxious to see how this one turns out.

Do wine kits have an expiration date? I have never noticed one. And do kits ever go bad from age? I just bought and started Cellar Clasic Zinfendel and noticed the yeast package was expired after I had pitched it. I am assuming that this kit sat on the shelf for awhile.

I made the orchard Breezin Calypso Bianco as per instructions. After I stabilized and degassed I removed 4 cups to add the F-pack. I didn't need it to top up so I put it in a wine bottle and added every drop left that I could sqeeze out of the F-pack and put a stopper and air lock on it. I...

I started a orchard Breezin Calypso Bianco 10 days ago in primary. Fermentation started good within 24 hrs. For the last 3 or 4 days I have not had any airlock activity- which im not sure the lid seals perfect on my bucket. There are some bubbles still coming up from the bottom carrying little...

What, if any, effect does CO2 rising or suspended in the test jar of winehave on the actual SG reading? Also, my SG has been the same for several days and there is not any airlock activity but I see tiny bubbles rising to the top. I am sure it is CO2 but is it still fermenting?

Any recomendations on a quick drinking sweet wine from fruit or juice?

If my wine is dry and finished fermenting, is there any reason to let it sit for the 10 days or can I go ahead with stabilizing and clearing? Seems like you would want the k-meta in there as soon as its ready to help protect it. SG is .995

So, what is the best way to rack and not get the elderflowers mess that is on top? Should it be strained off or doesnt hurt to transfer? I thought they would have settled out after they hydrated.

I am looking for a recomendation for my 3rd kit. I would like to do a white Orchard Breezin or Island Mist, something that would be more drinkable while the first 2 age. BTW. My first kit is a reisling that is clearing (or suposed to be) right now and I started a piesporter yesterday. I would...

Started the Washington reisling 2 weeks ago. I had to taste it the other night and it is a bit tart. Too much for my likeing.We prefer winea little on the sweeter side. The kit does not come with a conditioner or F-pack. My question is, should I get some conditioner or sugar tosweeten it whenI...