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I put this joke on my Hard Cider labels! Mommy, Mommy, I've got a thorn in my hand, get me some cider. Mommy says 'Don't you mean a Band Aid?'. No Mommy, I heard my big sister say that when she has a prick in her hand she wants to put it in cider... :tz

Anyone going to Corrado's Competition this month? We have a party of 20 of us going, most of us will be arriving in a limo so we can drink on the way down!! I am entering 10 wines, 6 liqueur's and 5 labels. This is always a good time, plenty to eat and drink with great friends.

Whats everyone's take on Advintage kits? I have made some Diamonte's and I know its the same company but I want to see what others think about the other lines. I do like the Late Harvest Pinot Noir and Chocolate Strawberry Ports I've made.

I just entered some wines in this competition. This is a first time for me with this one, anyone else joining me?!?! I am entering my new Toasted Caramel Port I just bottled, I know it's young but it doesn't matter with this one! Love to see what they think of this wine. Anyone had the pleasure...

New Wine labels...

I'm trying my shot at a honey mead (my 2nd one) and after pitching the yeast there has been no activity. I blended 8 lbs of honey with 2 lbs of blue agave and enough spring water for a 5 gallon carboy. The specific gravity was 1.116 and I put in 2 packets of D47 yeast. Temperature was 74 degrees...

Did anyone enter this year's American Wine Society Wine Competition? Registration is open until Oct 18th and the wines need to be in Oregon by the 26th. Go to www.americanwinesociety.org I just sent 4 boxes this morning for my wife, myself and a friend. I entered 13, my wife entered 8 and our...

My wife is having a Grand Opening for her new winemaking shop on Saturday March 3rd. It's in Andover NJ if anyone is close to northern NJ. Should be a great time, wine, food, music, and giveaways!! It's called Vintner's Circle in Andover 973-940-7348. Cheers

Who's going this year? This is the one event I look forward to every year, lots of great vendors, food, and friends. Best of luck to all that enter their wines!! Dave

Well after years of entering this contest I finally won!! I got the Gold for my Curious Cats label. I've had the editors choice a few times but never anything this cool. So glad I entered!! Anybody else get their labels in there?

Finally found a New Jersey Wine Competition: www.njwine.webs.com I'm gonna try this one as well, I'm hooked on these competitions!!

Did anyone get the certificates for the free kits from Spagnols for the medals won in Winemakers Competition? I got mine already from Winexpert but nothing yet from Spagnols. I also won a medal with a Vineco kit but I'm sure if they offer a free kit or not.

BOY DO THESE LOOK GOOD!! This April Winexpert will introduce an exciting and delicious new addition to the Island Mist family: Twisted Mist Cocktails. Twisted Mist makes 30 bottles of the world’s first consumer-made ready-to- drink cocktail—just chill, pour and enjoy! Twisted Mist will only...

Anyone going to Corrado's Wine Competition in New Jersey this Friday night?

Did anyone enter this competition? I just saw the results and I'm quite pleased with myself:) I entered 6 wines and recieved 5 medals. I got 4 Bronze medals for my 2008 Riesling, 2008 Chenin Blanc, 2008 Peach Ice Wine, and 2007 Cabernet Franc. Then I got a Gold for my 2008 Tannat Merlot as well...

Did anyone ever enter this one before, if so what did you think? I am getting so addicted to competitions!!

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Did anyone enter the Indiana State Fair Wine Competition? They got over 3000 entries in both commercial and amateur. I entered 6 wines myself and recieved 6 medals!! I got 2 bronze, 2 silver, 1 gold, and 1 double gold. The double gold entries go for the best of show awards. Hey George, it was my...

How is everyone doing? I am in the process of making a Kiwi Melon Pinot Grigio Sparkling wine from a still wine kit. Everything is going well so far and I am about to start degorging. Is it possible to freeze the neck of the bottle with dry ice instead of a freezer? I tried it once before in...