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I just got back from visiting several wineries in Texas and got a sampling of a wine called Sparkling Almond. It was extraordinary. Has anyone dabbled with adding Almond Extract to a Chardonnay or a Blanco? thanks Steve The Waterloo Wino

thanks for the recipe. How satisfied were you with the results? Steve

I made applesauce last weekend and had a gallon of residual juice from cooking the apples. I want to make this into a apple wine with cinnamon. Does any one have any recipes or advice? thanks Steve

I am a newbie and do not know what inverting the sugar means. Please advise! Go Cards!! Steve

As I may have mentioned earlier, I am new at this. I just completed the kit and have got 4 gallons ageing in a 4 gallon plastic water bottle. What should I expect for results? Is glass that much better?

Saramc, I have read your post and appreciate your experience and insight. My wife likes chocolate flavored wines and I was wondering if you have a chocolate/raspberry Cab or Merlot recipe that you would be willing to share. I am so new to this hobby so if you could enlighten me as to what...

Boatboy24, Is it not too late to 'oak'?

My batch is almost through clearing and I tasted it today. My wife says that a little thin and a little tart. Any advice on how to smooth out the tartness?

Thanks again to everyone. After I started the post, I have gone to the recipe section and found recipes for both the concord and the Niagara. Obviously, one can not be a member of the esteemed group without making Dragon's Blood, so as soon as I get back from vacation, I will be making some. I...

Thanks to both of you. I do have equipment and have just completed my third kit. I wanted to experiment with out the training wheel, so when I make wine with grapes, I will hopefully be able to do it with positive results.

As a newbie, I wanted to practice making wine with store bought juices before I invest the time and money of using grapes. \ Does anyone have experience and/or recipes for making wine with Welches concord or white grapes and maybe using some cranberry juice. thanks

I bought a Vino Italiano Cab from Amazon Prime (free shipping) and paid about $48. Today, ebay is $43.44 but accepting offers. I am getting ready to clarify this weekend. After tasting it a couple of times, it is a little thin but not bad. I guess that I will try ebay next time and save a couple...

Great job! My wife and I have been trying to come up with an inexpensive way to store wine, I think this will work for me. Hope you don't mind me stealing your idea.

Thanks for the welcome I am really glad that I was referred to this site. I now know that if I have any kind of question or problem, there is someone out there that has had a similar problem or can answer my question. This will make the hobby so much more enjoyable.

To everyone that is new to this I agree with Peaches9324. My first two batches both had their challenges and I have made adjustments to make them consumable. For instance, my first kit was a 'mist' much like Arbor Mist. I was very disappointed. Way to sweet and way too light bodied. I broke the...

Waterloowino That is correct. The Waterloowino, lives in Waterloo, Illinois. Southern Illinios' version of 'God Country'. Just across the river from St. Louis and about 50 minutes from St. Peters.

Julie, "wine godess" thanks for the welcome! I am impressed with your list of accomplishments but I will say, that you are exactly the person I am looking for. I visited a wine making supply store south of St. Louis on Saturday and the owner recommended that I join this sight. I had asked about...

Hi everyone, I just got into the hobby of making wine from kits. So far I have produced 3 batches and as you might expect, I have had some trials by error. Hopefully I will learn from you-all and become a better wino.