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  1. cooknhogz

    3 weeks and still fermenting

    My friend is doing a Winexpert world vineyard Washington Riesling kit and after 3 weeks it’s still fermenting. According him it’s at 1.04 on the hydrometer. Now, let me add he added 1 lb of corn sugar to bump up the ABV and switched out the EC 1118 with K1 V1116. I’ve done this kit in the past...
  2. cooknhogz

    WineExperts Peach Apricot Chardonnay island mist

    Just started WinExperts Peach Apricot Chardonnay island mist for something different at camp and on the boat this summer. So far in the island mist kits I’ve made (many times) Strawberry, blackberry, black cherry, and green apple. We haven’t been disappointed ever with these kits and the wine is...
  3. cooknhogz

    Winexpert Eclipse Washington Riesling

    Getting ready to do my second Eclipse Washington Riesling this weekend. The first kit (done last spring) turned out excellent, especially about 6 months after bottling, and was done as directed per the kits instructions. The kit comes with two yeast packets, EC-1118 and K1-V1116. This time I...
  4. cooknhogz

    Yeast suggestions

    Wife wanted a Blackberry and a Black Cherry for the holidays. So, I purchased Winexpert Island Mist in both flavors. I already know without opening the yeast is probably EC 1118 I would like to change it up a bit and swap out the yeast to start. I’ll also be bumping the ABV up slightly with corn...
  5. cooknhogz

    Winexpert Old Vine Zin ?

    Ok, started this kit on the March 23rd 16 days ago. Checked sg this morning and is at .996 which is good but still showing signs of fermentation, bubbles on surface of wine and some slow action in the airlock. Should I just let it ride or proceed to the next step? I’m thinking let it ride.
  6. cooknhogz

    Erie Pa Feb 23rd

    Sorry posting so late but this weekend Wine on the Lake Feb 23rd Erie Pa. www.wineonthelake.com
  7. cooknhogz

    Winexpert Eclipse Riesling

    Running low on our usual riesling and want to try something new. Thinking about Winexpert Eclipse Riesling kit and looking for some reviews from anyone who has made it. This is supposed to be a premium kit, I believe, and for around $6 a bottle in the end doesn’t seem like a bad deal.
  8. cooknhogz

    Wine won’t clear now

    Made a kit that that looked good until I added the clearifing pack now the Merlot looks like purple muddy water a week and a half after adding. The one packet was a little milky and my buddy at a beer and wine shop said I probably had a out of date bad pack and it’s probably not going to clear...
  9. cooknhogz

    So we now have bottled wine..

    So we now have bottled wine. Just a couple questions Added K-Meta 1/4 tsp and Sorbate 2 1/2 tsp to a 5 gallon batch then back sweetened with simple syrup. waited 2 weeks then bottled. How long should you leave the bottles standing up, before lying on their sides? Used LD Carlson corks. Can...
  10. cooknhogz

    Ordered 2 Master Vintners

    I now have my first 2 wine kits coming and should be here next week. I’m not totally new to wine making but everything I’ve ever made was from fresh juice. They are Master Vintners Tropical Bliss Green Apple Reisling and Raspberry Merlot both in a 6 gallon batch. The reviews seemed great and...
  11. cooknhogz

    Acid levels

    Can acid levels be adjusted months after fermentation and before bottling or can this only be done before fermentation? I have a Apple and Pear (currently bulk aging) I never checked the acid levels on and curious if they are at the suggested level before bottling.
  12. cooknhogz

    Simply Peach Wine

    Stopped at the store for some Simply Apple juice that I use for BBQ and seen Simply Peach juice. First thought was that sounds like a good wine. Ingredients, Filtered water, peach juice, cane sugar, lemon juice, peach puree, and natural flavors and has been pasteurized. So I bought a gallon to...
  13. cooknhogz

    Pear Wine

    An Amish friend of mine who makes fresh apple cider dropped off 6 gallons of fresh pear cider today for free. Of course first thing I thought of was wine but never made pear. So, to start knowing it’s unpasteurized I have 5 1/2 gallons in a 6 gal bucket which I added 1/4 tsp meta and 3 tsp...
  14. cooknhogz

    Backsweeting / topping off question

    I made an apple wine that just finished in the secondary and I plan to stableize and rack one more time this weekend. The question I have is, after I rack and add meta and Sorbate, because I will be backsweeting, can I top off the carboy with fresh (pasteurized) apple cider right away or wait...
  15. cooknhogz

    3 gallons of sweet black cherry

    Getting ready to rack 5 gallons mead I started a month ago. Stopped into Wally World for a few things and seen frozen pitted sweet black cherrys in a 2 lb bag so I bought 2 bags 4 lbs total. Think that will be enough for a little flavor in a 3 Gallon Carboy? Just wanted to try something...
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