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I have made a dozen or so batches of different reds, and so far this Pinotage is the only one that gave us a headache, (except for over indulgence). I'll try leaving the sobate out if I make it again. Thanks Jim

Yep.

It was a Cellar craft kit. We just used what was in the kit, not smart enough to add/subtract other ingredients! Jim

Wonder if anyone else has had this problem? We made a batch of Pinotage. Tastes great! Every time we drink a bottle ( my wife and I ), it seems to give us both a headache the next day. Just 1 bottle, split between us. Nothing else to drink. Jim

Hello I currently have a batch of Pinotage going. Instructions say to add the oak cubes during the clearing phase, but I am thinking of adding them during secondary fermentation. Any thoughts? Jim

Hello When using a wine thief to test SG, it seems the Hyd sticks to the side of the thief, therby giving a false reading. If that is so, what trick is there to get an accurate reading? I have just been putting the Hyd into the wine directly. BTW, the Cab I made last winter is...

In your humble opinion, who makes the best Zin kit?? Jim

I just bottled my 2nd batch, and have noticed that the corks don't always seat flush with the top of the bottle. I am using the Portogee hand corker, and Georges #9 corks. Is this normal or is my technique flawed? Jim

Well, I was, but if it's not a good thing to do, I guess it's a deer corn bucket instead Jim

Got a couple of pickle containers fron a local burger joint. Is there any way to get the pickle smell out of these things, or should I just use them in the garden? Thanks, Jim

I have used Grolsh bottles with great success for years. No capper needed, 16oz bottles, plenty strong. Grolsh isn't cheap to buy, but try your local bar that serves it. Ask if they will save them for you. I got most of mine that way. Jim

Don't overlook the Russian River area. Not nearly as crowded as Napa, and some quality winerys, as well as theKorbel Champagne works.The tour there (used to be great), haven't been there in a number of years. Also of note ( if it's still there) is the Hop Kiln Winery in the RR area. Geez ...

Hi I am new to this sport, but I have discovered a side benefit. We did up a batch of Cab, racked it to the secondary, and cleaned up the primary. Walked past it today and took a wiff. WOW. What a great smell! Reminds me of all the winerys we visited during the time I was in the...

Typical Airdale reply. ;-) Jim

PerhapsI should explain my username. SSN- is the USN designation for Submarine, Nuclear ET- is the USN designation for Electronics Technician (my job in the Navy for 20 yrs) Put the two together= SSNET Regards Jim

Hi Everyone My name is Jim, and I have just stared this hobby (ok, lifestyle). I have brewed beer for several years, but my cousin's husband got me started in wine. I currently have a C/C Cab in sencondary and can't wait to sample it. I am retied from the US Navy and airport manager at...