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I'm doing a Cellar Craft Amarone which comes with a pack of crushed grape skins. It advises to stir the skins daily or to simply weigh down the bag or wedge it in place in such a manner so that all of the skins remain in contact with the wine. I decided to weigh it done. A glass shot glass...

I'm on my second batch of wine a RJS Cellar Classic Cabernet. I noticed it says in the instructions when i rack to the secondary the temperature should still be from 68-75 or so. Should I use the brew belt to keep it that temp or what adverse effects could that have? My basement in Atlanta...

i just purchased the cellar classic california cabernet with wine skins. I went through the included packets and noticed a silver packet with no label. I assume that is oak powder? can anyone confirm? thx!

Hello, I have my first wine kit, a WE Trinity Red in the secondary and for my next wine want to do something of the best quality. Based off what I've read kits with grape skins seem to make the best wine possible. That being said any thoughts/comments on which one I should make next? Thanks!

So I currently have something like this from Ikea which holds individual bottles. http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/S49829079 mine is only half the size though. As I'm about to make a lot more wine I need to store and age it I was considering going the route of the diamond cubes...

So my first batch of red wine is my secondary and I've cleaned my plastic bucket primary with 7th generation odor free dish detergent. There is a mild wine odor(not bad) in the primary. Is this normal and okay? I may do a batch of beer in here next. I'd imagine it's okay but just figured I'd...

so if i rack again from the carboy to another 2nd carboy, this will only help with my wine's clarity? I can let it sit in this 2nd carboy for 2-3 weeks even? and i should use the same bung and airlock as before right. thanks. i'll top off as well with a like wine.

Is there are recognized rating or ranking of home wine/brew kits? I bought a Wine Expert Trinity Red and grabbed a Wine Expert catalog on the way out of my local brew shop. In it it has awards(Gold, S, B) that there wine's have won. Seems like most of the have won one award or another so...

I'm underway with my first wine kit and am thinking about doing a beer next. My take is that it is more difficult as you have the boiling and such involved. Is that true? and what ale's are easier than others? I'd like to do an IPA as I love those. I hear stout/porter's are easier. I'm...

So, I'm about to undertake this new hobby tomorrow, reading the instructions on my wineExpert trinity red kit, i understand it that i should put the lid on the primary but i should not put the airlock device in the small hole in the lid, correct? guess that's just a breathing hole of sorts? I...

I'd like to make some wine at this time of year but am hesitant since the temperatures are cool. I live in Atlanta and haven't made a batch yet. I could let it ferment in my furnace room in the basement, temp is 67 or so. There are some chemicals in that room but i don't think that's a...

Hello, well, i've been contemplating taking the plunge and a gift of a wine making kit has made up my mind for me. i plan to order this book to assist me if any other recommendations or thoughts on this book please let me know The Way to Make Wine: How to Craft Superb Table Wines at Home...

Hello, I'm interested in making my own wine at home but I'm a little skeptical! My wife and I drink wine almost every day so an everyday wine I could make would be great and fun to make. I have the below questions... please let me know your thoughts/advice. * can the wine produced at home...

Hello, I'm in GA and the wife and I really enjoy wine and a daily basis. After a trip to Napa/Sonoma and hearing about a friend who brews his own beer I became interested in home making wine. I posted some questions in the New Wine Makers section... I would love to do it, but am just a little...