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The Artisan concentrated fruit flavoring which comes in an 8 oz. bottle. I add to the Primary F.

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Just this past week I had my first try at using 46 lbs. of my own Concord grapes from a very old vine I planted about 20 years ago. The process I used was to wash the grapes in cold water, remove the stems and place grapes in a fine mesh bag. I have been squeezing the bag daily pinching every...

I use the silicone bungs all the time......love them..............no issues thus far........................................DizzyIzzy

Really nice label...wish I could design my own. Welcome to WMT............................DizzyIzzy

Would you care to share your receipe?..........................................DizzyIzzy

Do you recall the amount to use of the instant coffee to use for a 5-6 gallon batch?.................................. DizzyIzzy

I will be interested in your findings. I bought some of that extract a couple of month ago, but haven't decided what to do with it?...........................DizzyIzzy

I like to enhance the fruit flavors of most of my wines by adding some 100% fruit concentrate, and reducing the quantity of water used.............................DizzyIzzy

A dragon's blood with cranberries added might be considered?.....................................DizzyIzzy

That will be a kind and wonderful barter...........................DizzyIzzy

I don't know if you have a Walmart in Kuwait, but I always use their spring water. Has a great taste, and has never negatively affected my wine. I would definitely NEVER use the tap water............................DizzyIzzy

I also make my own extract with vodka and vanilla beans and have been aging now for 5-7 years. Every couple of years I just add another bean......good stuff!

I scarred one side of a whole nutmeg, then dropped it into my primary. It should be easy to pull out when desired. (I always use nutmeg in my peach pie, so thought it would be a good addition to the wine: will see what happens.....................................DizzyIzzy

Boy, does it ever!!

I use a Vacuvin to prevent oxidation, snf it is inexpensive...............................................DizzyIzzy

I have a home vineyard of Concord grapes which looks like it is going to produce a good crop. (I have never made wine from grapes before) Any recommendations for killing off the wild yeasts occurring naturally on the grapes, OR if that will not even be necessary? Will appreciate any thoughts...

I don't view your commentary as "negative", but rather, "informative" to newer winemakers. After all, this is an educational forum. Good work!

No, the golden arch clan are the Mcdonalds, not the MacDonalds, which is my great-grandmother's clan..........................DizzyIzzy

I see you have some piled 5 high.......they do not crush down on each other? I have my bottles in their boxes also {1 deep}, and I am so'o'o tired of moving them, and walking over them in my garage. I am going to try your setup...................Thanks.................................DizzyIzzy