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Hello Everyone! Going to try my first juice bucket after making several kit wines. Only directions are the ones printed on the bucket. #1 says to take the lid off. Well, silly question, but can I put a lid on with an airlock? I’m worried about dog hair and dust getting into the wine. Is...

I'm still fairly new to winemaking, so please excuse if this is a dumb question. I have a Super Tuscan that has been in a carboy for over 3 months. I opened it tonight to take a sample. When I grabbed the stopper, it POPPED! Lots of CO2 escaped. Wine is clear. Should I degas again? Will I ruin...

I was lucky enough to stumble upon a Wine Expert Chocolate/Raspberry Dessert Wine Kit at a wine supply store. I was so anxious to start it that I accidentally added the chaptalization pack during the primary fermentation. Is it ruined? I am so bummed! My SG was 1.120.

Hello Everyone! I am new to wine making and have loved reading this forum. I have made 3 different reds - all Wine Expert. My Cabernet has been bottled for 7 months and has a very odd taste (bitter with a bit of a bite). It actually starts with a chemical smell and just doesn’t taste right. All...