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I got a WineExpert Selection International Nero D'Avola kit this week. I am interested in what's been done or any suggestions. e. g. Oak chips? Or do I just follow the directions to the letter? What you think? Joe

Making a strawberry wine and thought I would use the slurry for my 1st batch of SP. I had to use a 20 gal PF since I added 10# of frozen strawberries. So yesterday I moved the wine to SF, I filled a 5-gal., a 1-gal and most of another 1-gal. I had about 1+ cup of slurry and kicked off the SP...

I am starting a Harvest Vintner's Strawberry wine (5-gal). After reading numerous threads, it appears as the best thing to do with this was to double it up or add additional fruit. I decided cost-wise I would add additional fruit. So I followed the directions except for the following. I added...

OK, back into winemaking after a long hiatus so I decided to get my feet wet (bad pun) by doing a WE White Zinfandel. Started it yesterday and noticed directions called for a Bentonite pack. This was new to me and I didn't think too much about it. Fermentation started about 4 hours after...

I am looking at tweaking my WE White Zin kit by adding 6-8# of strawberries during primary fermentation. I was going to chop and place in nylon bag, add to the primary fermenter and squeeze daily. Plus, following the directions other than this. Good idea or don't even try it?????

I am getting ready to start my Wine Expert White Zin. From all of the scanning I have been doing, I thought I might like to step out of the box a little and add some strawberry flavor to the wine. Now, is where I need the help. How many strawberries do I add? I assume it is in the pound or...

I am wanting to start 3 wine kits. Preferably 5 gal. Here is what I am looking for... 1) A nice dry, bold Zinfandel 2) A very, very dry Chianti 3) a semi-sweet white. My first attempt at a white. This is a request from my daughter. Any input would be greatly appreciated! 3

Hope I have the right forum... Here's the situation. I made 3 wines YEARS ago when each of my children were born. I decided to let the wine bulk age in the carboys. Now, after 26, 24 and 19 years respectively I am finally going to bottle! (I am sure I have stirred up numerous other issues...