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  1. VillaVino

    For Sale Grape press #25

    I have all parts and blocks. Used less than 10 times. Bought a bladder press. Perfect for the home wine maker making a couple carboys of wine. Western Wisconsin. $300
  2. VillaVino

    2021 Marquette harvest

    Had a good year. Over 500 pounds picked, crushed and destemmed. About 50 gals of must.
  3. VillaVino

    C/D stand

    Good afternoon grape growers, I seem to think there was some activity on beefing up this stand but can not seem to find anything on this forum. The stand is an absolute flimsy POS and was wondering what others have done to reinforce the legs. I don’t have access to a welder except at work and...
  4. VillaVino

    Motorizing a manual destemmer/crusher

    I’ve seen where people have motorized their crusher/destemmer but never have seen a Bill of materials for the conversion. I made the leap and ordered a motor. There are mounting brackets on my manual c/d so I think I’ll just have to fab a plate but need to know if people who have done this used...
  5. VillaVino

    All in One wine pump

    Selling All in One wine pump. Used only a couple times. All pieces and attachments are there. $100. Will discuss delivery charge. Located in Wisconsin.
  6. VillaVino

    Kambucha oak barrel

    Has anyone used a kambucha oak barrel for wine aging. From what I see, they sit upright on end and have a lid you can open. I would think this would make it easier to clean. You can get a 5 gal barrel at Barrels online. I have 4 smaller barrels from them with good success. Thoughts?
  7. VillaVino

    Removing vines

    Hello, I am thinking about removing a couple rows of vines and planting more of a variety that is more suitable, hardy and less disease prone. When is the better time, fall or spring and what method proved best for those who have done this? The vines are 3 years old. Do I just wrap a chain...
  8. VillaVino

    Fast ferment conical

    I’m going to try out the Fast Ferment conical fermenter this weekend with an Amber ale. Any tips before I dive into this one.
  9. VillaVino

    Only 3 gals of Marquette

    Hello, I have only 3 gals of 2018 Marquette. pH is 3.32, TA is 9.8 and Brix is at 4.0. Wondering how much CH16 to use and can I use it again next year. Just ordered a chromatography kit last week so I’ll be ready for that test.
  10. VillaVino

    Lime sulfur ratio

    Hello, Does anyone have a quick rule of thumb ratio for lime sulfur? I did a search and did not find one. Oz per gallon would be helpful. Tomorrow will be nice enough to spray. Thanks,
  11. VillaVino

    TA and pH measurements

    Hello, I’ve read the forum posts concerning TA and pH measurements but still have to ask these questions. I test my grapes for brix up to harvest. The winery I sell my grapes always wants to know the pH and doesn’t think the strips are accurate enough. I understand this so, do I buy a...
  12. VillaVino

    Hello

    Hello, I'm new to this forum. We have 3 acres of mid west hardy vines of the Elmer Swenson and UM varieties. We sell most of the grapes and keep some for our own winemaking. I'm always looking for ways to improve my winemaking skills and look forward to learning from the forum. Thanks, Joe
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