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Ok, I'm going out on a limb here, but has anyone here attempted fermenting straight Prune Juice. You know, the bottled stuff from the grocery store. I am curious as to how it tastes and feels after fermenting to dry. Why? Well, all in the name of experimentation, of course. I enjoy the...

I didn't know where else to post this, but since it isn't actually wine "making", I'm posting here. This is a gripe, really, but my go-to wine kit reseller, Label Peelers (with whom I have been VERY happy with over the last 4 years) have jacked their shipping rates through the roof! Back in...

I recently read that Label Peelers (in Ohio) is quite possibly adding a new line of wine kits to their business. Does anyone here have the latest skuttlebutt on this? Curious! Edited: I failed to mention that up til now, they've only sold Winexpert kits. Thusly, the reason I posted this...

Well I’ve often wondered if, after having sanitized my bottles with KMS and hung on my bottle tree, whether the residual KMS solution (present only in drops by the time I bottle) can/will raise my SO2 ppm levels by any appreciable amount. For example, I have tested and adjusted my Free SO2...

Going on now until Feb.14th. Use coupon code “SAVE20.” I pulled the trigger today on a Vinmetrica SC-100A. I’ve been waiting for a deal, and just saved $60. It was $254, shipped.

Well I took advantage of a sale that Meijer currently has on Blackberries AND Blueberries today, and purchased 5# of "Black" and 2# of "Blue." $12 total is a deal by MY standards! I plan to make a 1-gallon batch, and after perusing a number of recipe threads here, I've decided to ferment these...

I have had this kit in a carboy now for 3 months after a 8-week EM. I want to cellar this for at least 12 months before I bottle. I am seeking some recommendations for oak and/or tannin additions which could help this Nebbiolo. I have Tannin Riche Extra, as well as Tannin Complex, and have a...

Last night I used a stir-spoon on my young (1-day old) fermentation (a kit) without having rinsed off the kmeta that I had sprayed on it to disinfect it. Is this harmful to the yeast cells which are in the process of reproducing? We're talking about a very small amount, but still, I need to...

I just removed the lid after the 6th week of an EM on this kit. 2 weeks ago it smelled wonderful, and as young as it is, it tasted great. But tonight, there is not only a strong “alcoholy” smell (not really that nail polish remover smell I’ve read about) but there are these little “globule”...

I’m looking for tasting notes from anyone who’s made this one. I don't even know if it has been available prior to this year, but I have this bulk-aging now, almost three months. Is this one of those early drinkers? Or should I continue to keep my hands off it for a year or so? Thoughts anyone?

Tonight I am starting my WE Eclipse OVZ. I am splitting this batch into two 3-gallon buckets, dividing the skin pack in two as well, and ferment them separately. (I plan to mix everything together initially, wait 24 hours for some extra sugars to leach out of the skin packs, and then split...

I am considering my first attempt at making wine from grapes, after now having a dozen kits under my belt. I have been "in love" with Cab Franc for some time now, and living in Michigan, I would think I could get fresh grapes from one of the wineries in the Traverse City area. Does anyone have...

OMG! Was very excited to start my first-ever batch of Danger Dave’s DB last night. Followed the recipe precisely, and waited 24 hrs to pitch my yeast (EC-1118) but my Initial SG reading tonight is 1.125 (corrected.) YIKES! If this ferments dry we’re looking at like 17% ABV? YIKES again! Was...

I have a WE Eclipse New Zealand Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc ready to go, but I plan to “tweak” this kit. I’m looking for suggestions from anyone who has successfully done this. I’m not looking for an “early drinker” (even though WE claims this to be that) and am fine with bulk aging this. I...

I have read "numerous" posts here regarding corks breaking. My situation is as follows: I have a WE Eclipse Lodi Old Vines Zinfandel that is now 9 months in the bottle (which I have every intent on aging 2 years before breakout.) Upon opening the first bottle for a "peak" taste last night, my...

Hello all! I joined up only yesterday after "creeping" on this site over the past year and finding a lot of VERY helpful information/tips. Being a total rookie at wine making, there was definitely a level of intimidation on my part. Feeling I didn't quite yet have enough of a solid background...