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hey everyone. I have recently made En Primeur Old Mundullo Australian Shiraz kit, it came with the "authentic" dried grape skins. i was wondering if anyone has had ago at this wine and if its worth the money( i paid 150.00 Canadian).. i kind of like the thought of adding the grape skins, makes...

Hey guys and gals i was degassing my wine with a new plastic whip. once done to my surprise a bunch of plastic strips are floating now in the carboy. i did sanitize. is there anything to worry about? i do filter all my wine. thanks again Phil

hello there, I may be breaking a rule but you guys are so helpful and maybe there is a beer maker out there as well as a wine maker. I am doing a all grains beer kit and its on day two, fermenting like mad. that is the problem its blowing the lid and the air lock off, ive tried the method of...

Hello, i would like to thank all you guys for your help during the making of my first batch, greatly appreciated you cleared up allot of worries that i had in my mind as a beginner. I'm glad to say i have bottled both my red Bordailles and Riesling with no problems. the Red definitely needs...

hi there My kit wine says to siphon from the primary after aprox 14days. is this to long? or check SG on day6 it needs to be at aprox 0.998 or lower

Hi there i just started a batch of Heritage Estates, Grand cru or gru. Merlot. it came with oak chips in the kit, i have never done one with oak chips, the instructions do not state when to take out the chips. It says primary for 14 days then siphon to secondary carboy. should i take the oak...

just a question about sediment below are photos of my Riesling which is on the secondary fermentation stage. I was wondering does the sediment on the bottom effect the taste if left there for a long time? im currently on day 5 i have 7 more days for it to sit. is this normal or should it be...

Hi there again, I have racked one of my wines into the carboy for secondary fermentation, problem is i topped up using a similar wine at this stage. could have i ruined the wine for doing it at this stage or will it be OK? all the best Screwup:(

first time making labels. fairly simple just want to know what you think :confused: any ideas?

Hi there everyone I was wondering about juicing fruit with my juicer. is this alright to do. it leaves relatively dry pulp. should i but it in a nylon as well when doing the primary stage? or is it best just to freeze the fruit then mash it? any suggestions are welcome.:D thanks

Should i be hesitant when buying wine kits that have had there prices cut? due to lets say old stock? out of date?

Hi there, I have question about the primary stage, I'm 3 days in and my airlock has stopped bubbling is this normal? it was bubbling non stop for the second day. i can still see the wine itself bubbling still. am i worrying for nothing!!! About fermentation locks, i read one article where...