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I had a strawberry batch go through an unplanned spontaneous MLF. I am trying to turn this unfortunate event into something positive. Fruit wines improve with a little sweetness and sorbate can't be used to stabilize a wine that has been through Malolatic fermentation (or so I've heard). So, I...

My 2nd year "test plot" Marquette is in full shoot mode. It is at least 2 weeks ahead of the rest of the vineyard. It doesn't appear the cold (below freezing) weather we had a week ago stunned them at all. Impressed.

Hi All! I have out grown my small 3 gallon press and will be upgrading. I have access to all of the hardwood lumber I could ever use (as well as a wood working shop), so I am going to build a new press. The parts are easy to come by - mostly. I plan to use a 1" threaded rod passing through a...

I am currently in the planning stages to open a winery in Virginia. There are a couple different state licensing options. Does anyone here know the difference between a "farm winery" and a "winery" license in Virginia? The state code is a little confusing and there is no guidance on the VA ABC...

Has anyone tried to make a "white" Marquette (ie. ferment juice only, no skins)? If so, how did it turn out?

I did a quick search on here and to my surprise, I did not find an answer to my question. So, I'll post it here. Two weekend's ago I planted bare root plants from AA. This large planting consisted of Concord, Edelweiss, Marquette, Vidal and Valvin Muscat. I am located in coastal Virginia (7B)...

I am planning my first batch of "Skeeter Pee". My winemaking experience makes me think that raising the pH of the must will make for a better ferment and better finished product. What is the best way to raise the pH in which I assume will be a MAJOR adjustment? Is potassium carbonate or...

I see a couple pumpkin recipes on this site that call for grating pumpkin or cooking. I am currently writing a pumpkin spice recipe and would like to add a canned option. I know using canned pumpkin isn't ideal, but it could be used out of season. My questions: Can the canned pumpkin be dumped...