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perfect. thanks tonyt. that is what i was going to do. Basically is seems like i did both the primary and secondary fermentation in the pail. Thanks to all for the great advice. i will let you know how it turned out... in about 6 months:) cj

ok - here is some more information. I actualy have two kits started. One is an internation selection - pinot noir and the other is a vintners reserve sauv. blanc we did not have an airlock installed, the "pail" we purchased has a loose fitting lid on it. I will have to wait until the wine...

Great replies. I am at work but will check and get back to everyone.

I ended up having an emergency and let a wine kit stay in a primary fermenter for about 10 days. When i did a reading it was at .990, or maybe even below... my question - is this wine salvagable as i was suppose to put into carboy when SG-1.1 or less or should i just dump it? any...

Well - Bottled 29 bottles today of my first batch - and - started my second - a Pinot Grigio. Here we go again!

what a great idea about the smaller bottles for tasting... you all rock!

thanks for all the sagely advice and encouragement. While we have yet to taste the fruits of our labor - my wife and i are really getting into this. We have even decided to buy a filter/polisher for our very first batch. Who would have guess this to be such a fun, and dare i say, family...

Took a reading today and the SG is at .998 - surely this can not be right? Kit going from 1.080 to .998 in 9 days? the temp has been a pretty steady 70F the whole time. Any thoughts? Chris P.S. the full thread on this is located here

June 16, 2011 Took a reading today and the SG is at .998 - surely this can not be right? Kit going from 1.080 to .998 in 9 days? the temp has been a pretty steady 70F the whole time. Any thoughts? Chris

Saturday, June 11, 2011 Went ahead and did my first racking to the glass carboy. SG was around 1.005 so thought I better move it. Squeezed the grape skins as much as i could to get all the flavor out of it. It did not take to long to get to such a low SG. Not sure if the belt heater was...

Friday - June 10, 2011 Checked into the old barrell just a few minutes ago and the "fizzing" has stopped. Took Dugger's advice and pushed the grape seed back down in the liquid and it started to fizz a bit more. Took a SG reading and it is about 1.012. According to my instructions it...

thanks for tip about not putting cork in a screw-top bottle - was planning on doing that with a few "recycled" bottles wonder what else i'm gonna mess up on before i get it all right? thanks again!

Fantastic feedback... I love this community! Will keep everyone posted with how things are going. chris

So I thought I would chronicle making my first back of wine in the hopes that the more experienced people on this forum can give me pointers as I go along. I am making a batch of Grad Cru International Collection, Argentian Malbec Syrah. It is my understanding from the wine store where we...

thanks everyone... i like the idea of the mist kits... guess thats next!

Wife and I were visiting some friends and they were sharing some of their homemade wares - we loved it. Immediately went out and bought the "beginners kit" - complete with equipment and juice. We are starting with a Grand Cru, International Collection - Argentin Malbec Syrah wine and just...