My first bottling

[Madriver Wines]

Jon and I bottled the Vinter's Harvest Strawberry Sat. I was dissapointed in the fruity flavor had pretty much gone by by. We should of made a f-pac! It was OK but thin and somewhat flat. Oh and it was very gassy too. We stirred it for a while and it seemed to stop bubbling but when we bottled it there were the bubbles on the inside of the bottles. Live and learn I say. I mentioned to my wife that we needed to get a whip and got that look again ha ha. I am going to try the Black Current next since Wade says it is the best Vinter's has to offer. Here is hoping my Loganberry turns out better. The Port. floor corker is a must have!!

 

[Tom]

We all learn as we make different wines. With fruit wines you really need a F-Pac and backsweetening. Degassing is just as important. Get the degasser with the metal shaft. It IS worth the extra $.

 

[Wade E]

I concur with the metal shaft unless you are looking for a reason to go back to the supply store very soon! Was the strawberry a 5 or 3 gallon batch?

 

[arcticsid]

Steve, you know why you got the "look"? Did you explain what the whip was for? Tisk Tisk.
Troy

 

[Madriver Wines]

It was a 5 gallon recipe and no I did not get time to tell her what the whip was all about lol. It turned out Ok and no doubt as it was supposed to I was dissapointed in the lack of flavour. I will be getting the whip asap. Thanks for all the help and try to stay sober Troy ha ha.

 

[arcticsid]

Yeah right, I think I know what you're trying to say Steve, I can read between the "vines"

 

[Madriver Wines]

Hey Troy,
Ya know how I like puns!! The grocery store strawberry blows the can version away!! The f-pac made a good wine great!!
Oh and Wade, any reason to return to the supply store is a good reason ha ha.