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Anyone ever sanitize and use a 5 gallon Poland spring or water container to put wine in? Good idea or not such a good idea?????

Hi all Total newbie to grape growing here. Planted last year. Let them run wild to establish roots. Watched some YouTube videos about how to cut back. I cut them back very substantially in spring. They are currently running wild again. I have more grapes this year which is a plus. So here’s the...

Hey all, So I started two pails of red (old vine zin. And Grenache). I know the SG reading should be about 1 before racking first time. It’s been about 8 days and my SG reading is 1.10. Am I OK to rack? I have it warming now thinking maybe some fermentation needs to finish up? Should I do...

Hi all I have two 6gal. of juice I added yeast to. Last year My juice came with bentonite. This year just the yeast. I know it is a clarifying agent. Do I need to purchase this on my own or will time clear it up? Anything I can make at home? Also. If I do choose to get it can I add it at any...

Hi all, So awhile ago I posted about planting my own grape vines. I did it. Jumped right in. Total novice! But they’re starting to grow. I just put in 4 cab sav. And I have 4 cab franc. Growing. See attached picture. Two questions. Number one, what is the next step with the cab franc(photo...

Hey all so random question not related to actual wine making but maybe someone could offer some input. My wife and I had a Spain trip planned for August. That as well all know went down the drain. We’re based in Ny and we’re looking to do something a bit more local when things relax and are...

Hello all, I'm very new to winemaking. Something that is of interest to me is growing my own grapes. I just wanted to try and see where it would go and was wondering the best steps to take? I'm here in NY so I was looking for a grape varietal that was user friendly to say the least. At the...