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That's what I wanted to know, Ray... that is fantastic work to be using free software. Also, thanks for the heads up on the Staples idea. HB

I am sure that the wine is wonderful, but the presentation itself deserves a Gold Medal. You guys really did a jam-up job on this one. I would love to know more about how you make those beautiful labels. By the way... you guys make a very nice looking couple.

That's the corker I use and I use #9 corks. It does a good job... you'll be glad you bought that one, although I have heard a floor corker is easier.

An "e-straw"... good one!

Howdy Bob... thanks for the holler. I definitely want to up the abv and plan to increase the s.g. to at least 1.080... 1.085 sounds even better. Thanks... HB

tepe... how much did you pay that beautiful lady to sit next to you? HB

Scott... I am a total newbie. The only experience I have is from the single batch of apple wine that I am in the process of bottling. Like you, I have done a lot of reading up on the fining process and the different agents used. One interesting point I found is that each fining agent is only...

Thanks Steve... that is a great option if I decide not to use all of the f-pack for back-sweetening. My dilemma is that my wife likes sweet wine and I don't know whether adding some of the f-pack to the primary will leave enough sweetness for her. I guess I could always back-sweeten with simple...

Thanks Coyote... I'll forego the back-sweetening idea and will be very conservative with the f-pack. The kit isthe RJS Orchard Breezin' Blackberry Merlot.

I'll be starting my Blackberry Merlot kit within the next few days. My plan is to add sugar to the primary until the s.g. is about 1.075 to boost the abv a little. I also plan to back-sweeten with simple syrup if necessary. Please keep your progress posted... I'll be watching to pick up some...

Really nice pic... if only I could reach in there and get my hands on one of those bottles... HB