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I started a package of VP 41 tonight. It says it is good for up to 50 gallons. I only have 8 gallons of wine to inoculate. Should I only add the portion that would be for 8 gallons or is it alright to pitch all of it? Sent from my iPhone using Wine Making

My local wine club ordered in over a ton of CA Zinfandel grapes. I picked up 6 gallons over the weekend. When I picked it up it was at 1.02 SG. It is still bubbling away tonight although rather slowly. Any suggestions on how to proceed? MLF? Oak Suggestions? Any other additions needed? I...

I have a WE LE Red Mtn Cab/Merlot I am working on. I added the Chitosan a week ago today. I am going to be out of town for about a week and was wondering if I could go ahead and rack into a new carboy for bulk aging. I don't want to risk this one sitting around with the extra headspace it has...

I just purchased a brake bleeder to use to degas my wines. Can anyone tell me just how long the process takes? I hooked everything up earlier today and have pulled a vac um up to around 17lbs three times today. I am still getting bubbles. How much longer?

Has anyone made this kit? I am thinking I ordering it. I have seen quite a few positive comments online about it but wanted to check here before buying.

Are there any cures for wine that has become oxidized? I have a batch of merlot that I screwed up and didnt secure the stopper while bulk aging. It now has an off taste.

I have a WE Selection Merlot that has been bulk again since May. I tasted it this past weekend to see how it is progressing. At this time it seems a little thin on body and light on oak. I have 3 oz of Med Toast American Oak Cubes available. How long would you recommend leaving it in the carboy...

Having been on the forum for about 5 months now, I have seen numerous posts about DB. While I am intrigued and honestly thinking about making a batch, I have some concerns. What is the flavor profile like? From the recipe, i figure it is something along the lines of a Boones Farm wine. Am i...

I have seen many here post about buying grape packs to add to juice buckets and kits. I have searched online and cannot find a source. Can anyone help me out?

Factoring in shipping and the cost of Juice. Who is your favorite source for juice buckets? I will have to have any product I purchase shipped to me since I am not near any of the suppliers on the East coast that offer buckets for pick up. Your input will be greatly appreciated!

Any good reference on instructions for juice buckets you can share? I am interested in moving from Kits to Juice but need some direction. Is the process the same as that for grapes except fermentation starts after the press? Any help would be appreciated...

I am looking to move from wine kits into using fresh grapes or frozen must. I live in Tennessee which I believe will have a significant impact on the path I should follow. With location in mind, could I get input on which path you would recommend? Also, please include a good source for either...

What meter/test does everyone use? Sources for best price?

I am looking for some feedback from anyone who has made this kit. I started mine back on 5/15. Mine has been clarifying for about a week. I will rack it tomorrow night and bulk age it for a few months. I am wondering what kind of results have with this kit. Mine still has a very yeasty alcohol...

This is the first kit I have made... WineXpert Selection Merlot I completed initial fermentation and racked off lees. Followed directions and let it sit for 10 days. S.G. at that point was .992 so I assume all fermentation was complete. Per the instructions, I added the metabisulfite and...

Newbie here! I have my first kit in the secondary and about to start the degassing/clearing process. I have been reading numerous threads on here and have come to the conclusion that there is much to learn about the process of making wine if I am going to produce a great wine. At work, I am...

I need to expand my supply of carboys. I live in a city with no homebrew supply shop so I need to ship everything from online vendors. The cost including shipping is much lower for the PET bottles. Can I get some input from those who have used these? Benefits? Drawbacks?

Ok. Totally new to winemaking. I have my first WE Merlot going now in the primary. I am testing the SG today for the first time. My question is this. Assuming that I have sanitized the wine thief, hydromater, and hydrometer tube, is it ok to return the sample to the primary after testing?

I have a 6.5 gallon bucket I used for beer making. Too small for a 6 gallon batch?

Can anyone help me with a source for fresh juice in Tennessee or a vendor that can ship to Tennessee?