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Here is what I have done so far. Cellar craft Amarone - awesome Washington Merlot - average at best Rosso Fortissimo - bottled, very promising Big Mountain red -bulk aging I need some recommendations on a good red.

Thanks Robie, I don't know the ABV. i was part of a group. i'll have to check with the Master Vinter, and try another bottle

I bottled a batch of Zinfandel that was bulk aging for 13 months. The grapes were from Napa, CA. They have been in the bottle for a little over one week. I had a bottle last night, it was very good, but I felt the effects :) after the 3rd glass, which I rarely ever feel. I also woke up with...

Thank you gang, I have made the decision to go with the CC Mountain Valley Cab. I have heard good reviews. You all have a great Thanksgiving with your family and if you're traveling, be safe. God Bless

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Hi Fellas, I just bottled my Zin from grapes. I have a Rosso Fortissimo bulk aging which at 4 months taste great. I am looking for another kit that doesn't go much longer than a year for bulk aging. Any suggestions?

Question, i started this kit some time in July and degassed wine on Aug 23. I plan to bulk age for a year. When do i start to add 1/8 tsp of SMBS every three months? The pack i added during the degas process should carry me into 6 months or more without adding again? I don't want to over...

Rocky, thank you. I am having hard time finding 6 gal glass carboys. I am a bit annoyd the guy sold me the 6 gal and didnt tell me that. Whats up with the italians? ah 6.5, thats close :)

thanks fellas. I may start another Amerone. How about ports, any recommendations

It been hot here and the house was never lower than 76 degrees. its a 6 gal italian which i dont like. I have the primary fermetation marked at 6 gal. i have another 6 gal US carboy and I never had this issue. Ais there a difference between the two?

it was 1.090 in begining and at the end of primary fermentation it was .995

Let me know what you think. I went through primary fermentation in 7-8 days. Racked into carboy. * I had to top off with 2.5 bottles of wine. * There is no indication of fermentation.

I am in secondary fermentation on my Cellar Craft Rosso fortisimo. I am going to let this bulk age for a year. I have Napa Zin that i did from grapes thats coming to a year this Oct. I would like to start another red or a port. Any suggestions? I dont want a red thats going to take me 2-3...

thanks Fellas, didnt mean to stir up the hornets nest. I ordered Rosso Fortisimo from George. Got a discount and shipping was good

I am on the western seaboard

Which vendor do you recommend. Competitive pricing with shipping. Northen Brewer offers $7.99, but not on kits.

Hi there, my best experience from a kit was Cellar Craft Amerone. However, it was three years ago and I want to know which kit at this momment is getting good reviews. I am looking for a BIG RED

thanks, appreciate the help I will buy a 3 gallon carboy.

I am considering starting a port kit. I have done three reds, and feell like i am getting the swing of things. Can someone recommend a kit and also what size carboys I will need. thanks

6 days is long,JK...6 months is not too bad. I am in US Folsom, CA