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I just picked up my grapes barbera and cab sav. 50/50 blend. And my supplier failed to mention he was out of yeast. So now I am scrambling. Looks like I can get my hands on and use pasture red. Or Ec1118. Any suggestions??? I wanted rc 212

Just crushed up a small batch of California grapes. Small blend 3 lugs. Cab sav Merlot Zinfandel 1.110 26 brix 60* 1/4 meta today and pitching yeast Tom. Thinking rc 212. Since I am planning mlf. Sorry if my terms are off and what not this is only my second crush. And I am still finding my...

I will be doing my first crush Tom! 198 lbs of cab sav and merlot blend. I will be following the manual on more wine. And I am also going to be doing mlf as well. MW ph meter, hydrometer and chromo test all ready. Any advice?!? I figure I will update on this thread. Wish me luck!!!!! Sent...

Just wanted to say thank u to Steve for helping this complete rookie with some of my crazy questions and concerns!!! U really helped me to understand parts of wine making that I found so confusing!!! A personal phone call and new friend!!! Your a keeper ;) Thanks again Renay Ps I don't even...

I will be doing my first crush very soon and will be ordering my grapes this week. I want to do a blend and would like to crush and ferment them together. And suggestions on type or ratio??? I am looking to do about 200 lbs total. Using a 14.5 demijohn and some small carboys or one gallon jugs...

I am making my first batch from juice and I am following a friends family tradition of making wine the "old fashion" way. We are using wild fermentation and add no chemicals. I have had a lot if their wines and they are amazing. So it definitely works and can be done. However my wine...