Search results

Have a Christmas party tomorrow and I wanted to try to bottle my Concord wine tonight to give some out as I've never sweetened a wine before I prefer dry Reds Been bulk aging for a little over two months Added kmeta when racked Very clear Any problem with adding sorbate and Kmeta...

"Dont fear the foam" Heard this before when using star san...i mix per instructions But between my auto syphon and hose..wine theif..carboys after sanitizing..750ml bottles.. Wouldnt i and those i give wine to be drinking alot of acid (star san)??

4x4's angled in 2ft deep with concrete..6ft high above ground I was hoping not to use ground anchors but I have it as an option if needed..tho it will make mowing a little harder Thx for the heads up

4x4's angled in 2ft deep with concrete..6ft high above ground I was hoping not to use ground anchors but I have it as an option if needed..tho it will make mowing a little harder Thx for the heads up

The rows face north-south.. Only option cuz I didn't want to build 5 short rows I was going to space the vine 6 foot apart as that is what the rows are but I heard a lot of commercial wineries space in 4 to 5 feet apart to get the grape smaller for more bold Flavor.. I may go back to 6 feet apart

These are the wire anchors i used they work for 12 - 13 gauge galvanized wire They are one way only so once you pull it through it cannot go back I use 12 gauge wire purchase both on Amazon Left extra about a foot foot and a half on each side.. for mistakes and I can grab it and pull as...

I will look up the double dig.. Thanks for the advice

I did think about not putting up the wires.. But I guess I have no patience.. And wanted to kind of see what it's going to look it like Only put them up on one side.. I did cut the bottom one off.. Luckily I left extra wire on both sides so when I cut it I can reuse it again.. Definitely a lot...

Yeah.. I should have been more specific but I did mean more like recycling paper throw my glass in the recycling bin wasn't sure if I could keep the synthetic corks on them

Just curious if anyone knows 100% if synthetic corks are recyclable or not??

Degassed and added kmeta to 6.5gallon carboy..waited a week..then racked 2nd time to a 6gal carboy The pic 1gal jug has the leftovers Ive let that sit for a week..now bottom third is all sentiment Any suggestions on what you would do with this??

Would you add sorbate before adding a solid bung??

*swamp Thinking of going with five Merlot 2 Cabernet Sauvignon and 7 Cabernet Franc Everyone says the Cabernet Sauvignon might not work but I still want to experiment...this area is the northernmost it may grow in I will add pictures to this thread as I add to my backyard Vineyard...

Just thought I would share a picture of my basic backyard vertical shoot positioning trellis system I am putting in this fall.. About 38 feet long two rows 6 feet apart prolly going to space The Vines 5 feet apart so I can get 14 Vines Added compost and some kind of material that helps break...

I added the potassium metabisulfite after degassing cuz I was worried about oxidation.. I guess I will just add a little bit more...1/4 tsp per 6 gal..sure seems like not much..right before bottling in 2 more months

SG at .990 Temp between 67-72..unfortunately no basement..so i store in kitchen till bottling When bottled.. I take them in cartons that allow them to lay sideways and put them in a friend's basement 2 store at least another three to six months I do have some skins still left in and...

Concord wine in secondary for 1 month decided to degas and add some potassium metabisulfite.. Tried a quarter of a glass and it was very fizzy.. I'm guessing this is from the CO2?? I plan on degassing again before I rack again.. Should I add potassium metabisulfite every time i degas or...

No sorbate..first non kit. I was just happy that i remembered o top it off as i didnt with my first. Prolly will rack again then..and when i do add sorbate and campden..or hold off on campden till right before bottling?? Thanks for the advice!!

Or take it dry again..will this boost or even out abv??

Vinters blackberry juice..racked to 3gal carboy..topped off to bottom of neck with newmans own 100% concord no preservatives Attached air lock..bubbling again Oh yeah sg 1.075 eg .990 before racking Might have waited too long?? Should i add campden tabs to stop second...