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Racked my first kit today. Made a complete mess of the kitchen. <flashback> No one said it would be easy. </flashback> The mix-stir didn't hold up. I must have gotten a newer model that has a plastic shaft instead of all metal. Will be calling them tomorrow.

My first kit is in primary, an RJS Cab-Merlot. Everything I'm reading in forums says this kit should bulk age for a year to three before bottling and then three months to years in the bottle before it reaches maturity. Do I have that right? I have a spot in the basement, dark and vibration...

When I first opened my kit and saw the racking cane I guessed that you pushed it through the bung stopper to a depth above the lees with the J portion out the top to attach the hose too. But now I'm reading about people breaking the end off in their carboys so it sounds like the J end goes in...

I made my kit tonght. It was much easyer than I thought it would be took less than an hour including setup and cleanup. It's been sitting less than two hours and already has positive pressure from the bucket in the airlock. Time to celebrate, anyone toasting with me?

Thank you for Santa Clause, he was very good to me this year. I got home from work yesterday to a late present (backordered). I've saved almost every cork that me and swmbo have drank since we've been living together (almost 5 years) and this seems like the perfect place to store them.

I must have been really good this year. For xmas I got a Vintners Best equipment kit and a Cellar Classic Cab-Merlot kit. I wanted to start with some kits to see if I like the process before diving in and planting vines. Me and swmbo enjoy touring wineries and last year filled our Virginia wine...