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I made a real nice raspberry chocolate port. Question is do you think this type of port should be bottled in a 750ml or 375ml bottle? Aren't ports usually sold in 750's? Or does it matter.

Are you supposed to dilute the juice with water from a steam juicer before making it into wine, or do you just use the juice only as is?

I made 3 gallons of chocolate strawberry wine. My problem is that it ended up at about 17% abv. It's still in the carboy and has cleared nicely. I'm looking for suggestions of what I can add to the wine to dilute it so the alcohol level comes down to a normal range. I would like to add something...

I'm getting ready to press the apples from my 3 apple trees with my new presser. My question is after I pick the apples, do they need to be washed or hosed off before pressing?

I bought some 1/2 gal bottles of this juice. When I got it home, I noticed it had Acsulfame Potassium added to it. Will this ferment?

I'm taking Applemans advice and starting my own topic. Started my new vineyard 2 years with the field prep, and reconstructing a deer fence around my 3 acres. Trying to post some pictures showing shots from the beginning field to pictures up to present. Everything looking good, new fines are...

Two years ago, I was bitten by the wine making bug. This new hobby turned into an obsession. Last month, I planted 1500 vines in my new vineyard which I now call Valley Mist Vineyards. What have I done????? I have done crazy things in the last 2 years I wouldn't have ever dreamed of before...

I just got 2 gallons of maple sap given to me. I am going to try the maple sap wine on Jack Kellers website. Anyone ever made this?

My nephew is getting married this summer and has asked me to furnish some of my wines. We are looking for a smaller bottle, something the guests could take home as a souvineer. I have heard 185 ML bottles are available, but I have not seen them available for sale. Does anyone know an on-line...

Trying to post my first picture - Strawberry wine, bottled this am.

I don't like topping off with water or deluting my wine with commercial store bought wines. I was thinking of using canned gas. Does anyone know where you can buy this in small spray-type cans? And what type of gas?

I have a recipie for peach wine that calls for adding 1/2 of the sugar into the original solution, then the other half of the sugar 5 days later after straining. I took the SG readings after each time, but am unsure now how to figure the potential alcohol. Does anyone have any insight?

I have decided to start a vineyard in central Michigan. 2 acres of north-to-south gentle sloping land. Great website - lots of help so far.

I have 2 acres of gently sloping land in central-northern Michigan. After visiting the vineyards in Traverse City, I decided to take the plung and start my own vineyard. I have 3 years before I retire and that's when my first grapes should arrive. From what I've heard, I have buyers for all the...

After taking my first wine tasting trip to Traverse City two weeks ago, I became very interested in starting my own vineyard and wine tasting business. I own approx 2 acres of north-to-south sloping farm field that has not been farmed for about 10-years. I have about 3 more years before I...