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I started a red wine blend from a kit a few months ago. I left it in the primary longer than was necessary but otherwise followed all the instructions. I’ve made at least 5 kit wines previously so while not an expert I feel like I avoided any rookie mistakes. It’s been in the secondary carboy...

First I'll tell you what I did and then follow with a fun story about how it came about. The Kit: Winexpert Washington Riesling The Fermentation Extras: Apple peels (from approx 10 small apples), 1 lb golden raisins, 1 1/4 C of the backsweetener provided in the kit Initial Gravity: 1.100 It's...

Today I started a slight variation on Apfelwein (see pic for my recipe/notes) I’m planning to try the same concept in my other 3 gal carboy but with cider and dark brown sugar. Anybody have any recommendations for additions? I was wondering if it would benefit from adding... - Golden...

I have a 6gal Chardonnay kit from Wild Grapes that I have fermenting with 2lbs of peaches and a box of golden raisins. It’s done fermenting (dry) but I’m in a quandary. With the heat wave we’re currently having in the Midwest temps will reach 100 for the next few days and I don’t have central...

Hi all, I'm doing my first batch using a Wild Grapes Merlot kit and adding a reserve (flavor) pack a friend had leftover from one of their kits. (Black Raspberry Merlot - I figure at least if the wine itself is "meh" it'll at least be fruity?) The stats: Current stage: primary fermentation...