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  1. Riledup5

    Do i NEED to use 1-step?

    I have a paranoia about rinsing my wine bottles with hot water as soon as they are emptied (right after the last glass is poured). I then store them upside down overnight to dry. If they are rinsed really well, do I really need to use 1-Step prior to sanitizing? Thank you!
  2. Riledup5

    What do you drive.....

    My current car, 2017 Nissan Murano, will be out of compliance with company guidelines at the end of 2021, so I have to get a new car by the of of the year. I'm going to stick with an SUV/Crossover style. Ive really enjoyed the Murano. It's comfortable and reliable. During non-Covid times I...
  3. Riledup5

    Riledup5 Pinot Noir Question (WinExpert Kit)

    Quick question for you fine folks.... I began the Pinot Noir Wine Kit on 1/18. Starting SG was 1.076. Per the instructions it should take at least 14 days to get to a SG of <0.996. Today (day 7), the SG is 0.994. That seems like a BIG difference from what the instructions say. I think I am...
  4. Riledup5

    1st Batch.... Should I top off Secondary?

    Just racked my first kit into the secondary. SG was at 1.018. There is some head room in the secondary, but I am still getting CO2 through the airlock. Is the CO2 enough to limit the O2 or should I go ahead and top it off with the same kind of wine? Thanks!
  5. Riledup5

    1st Batch Taste

    Soooo.... I am working on my first batch and I am loving the process so far. It is a WinExpert Chardonnay. Quick question for the more experienced..... I think I will be able to do the first rack tomorrow or the next day. SG is 1.024. I taste tested for the first time today and I don't have...
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