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Sorry if this seems a bit harsh. I think the question was asked more generically, than specifically. This user doesn't need to know PPM of anything, just 1/4 tsp, 1/8 tsp, a full tsp! We don't need to know the minute details of the chemistry of wine, to make wine. I'm sure you are all well...

Good point cmason1957, but I suspect that cooking the juice has more of an impact. Although, stressing the yeast is said to lend 'off' flavors, so I would like to see where this goes!

The good thing about making fruit wines, is that they are 'early drinkers'. The first few wines you make will go quickly! Eventually you WILL have enough 'going' to keep up with demand (hopefully). I have 3 - 5 gallon reds (various) going, a 5 gallon Chardonnay, and 2 - 3 gallon fruit wines...

Let us know what kind of wine you were thinking of making, ie. grape, fruit, kits, etc. We can point you in the right direction. Get your basic equipment and additives, a list is posted here somewhere. If someone has a link to it, post it (thank you). When I started, I did those 100% fruit...

I have had good experiences with RC-212 (and is what FWK may ship), I have none with BM-4X4 however. Those nutrients are probably good, but I just use the standard powder Yeast Nutrient.

I don't usually drink my wine 'bone dry', so I will add sugar to my liking. These Finer Wine kits seem to have been formulated to end fermentation at the correct time, allowing the sg to be right where it is supposed to be. I think that small amounts of sugars will bring out aspects of a wine...

I use sorbate (or the kit packet), I have not noticed any off flavors. I have not tried it without it either, but I'll stick to safety, I guess my palate is not as refined as yours! I mean, I could try it 'head to head', but that's a lot of work for what I see as minimal possible gain, but...

A newer company ramping up production, will usually have timing problems, but I don't think this is a big issue. I have a Chardonnay going, and I said the same think "I expected it to be lighter in color". As long as the taste is there however, a minor issue at most. Go to the store, all...

LOL! I saw that too, and said 'There's an edit in the making!'

I am doing a FWK ZIn. and it finished at .999, and is aging in 2 - 3 gal. BB's. When I transfer, it will go to 5 gal. Did you put the sorbate in yet? If not, you could warm it up, and see if it drops that couple of points, but just a 'bit' sweeter, not much.

The first part: 'whah wah whah whah'! The second part, I get that. Thanks!

I can't wait for these to be aged! I have Tavolta: Red Zin., Bordeaux, and Chardonnay going. I also have a Forte Super Tuscan on ice. I sampled the Zin. immediately after fermentation, and was nodding my head!

I have several 3L carboys that I want to rack a 3gallon batch into. They have pot-meta in them to sanitize (standard). Can I rack wine into them for aging, skipping the camden addition?

After reading the last post, I said "I might have just made a Chianti with the Sangiovese." I reread it, and noted that it was just the skins. Interesting idea, and I think you will have a winner. Where can you buy just skins? BTW, what is a 'lug'? I've seen it used before, and just thought...

Look for a wholesale freezer outlet selling grocery or some other items, they may let you keep them in a corner somewhere, if they know that it is a 1-off deal, and you won't be asking them ALL the time. Offer to bring them some wine when it's done!

(Late) Thanks, I have been doing kit wines for a bit, but a year wait gnaws at me, and I was looking at the jars of honey waiting! So I'm getting that clover would be for, like a cyser or pyment, but the others would be more for naked meads (there are always exceptions though).

Yeah, I never realized that I never finished this thread. The juice they sent me was WAY short, only 1.060 -1.055 was achieved. I added sugar and the resulting wine was thin and disappointing. Goodbye Wilde Grapes, see ya!

Keep it fun. When I started, I kept it to '100% Juice' store bought (read Juicy Juice)! You have experience, so make it easy, no risk. Have fun with it! Find one that has 'Apple Juice' lowest on the list.

Bordeaux style?

I pre-ordered a Super Tuscan as well as the Chardonnay, as I read some good reviews here.