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Agreed. He's usually spot on but I have fermented apples, pears and even Bradford pears without any ill effects. I might question fruits with larger pits such as peach and paw-paw. Always best to err on the side of caution.

Just ran across a YouTube video on this topic. I can't vouch for the accuracy of any of this information but wanted to pass along just in case someone finds it useful. Rick mentions pear and apple seeds in the video. I have make wine from both fruits without incident but you be the judge...

They've outlawed "round bales" here in NC. Seems that a cow can't get a square meal off 'em!!!🤣

My vines have gone crazy this year for some reason and have begun to tangle between the rows which are about 10 feet apart making it almost impossible to mow between the row. I’m considering cutting the offending canes back as shown in picture 2 but I’m uncertain if this will have a negative...

Well, sorry 'bout that but bet you'll be glad at your next bottling!👍 Would suggest that you practice a little with water just to get the hang of it. The neatest thing is when the bottle is full and you press the release, the level will adjust to the level of the metal filler tube (which is...

Great set up Vinny! The only improvement I could offer would be the addition of a Premium Wine Bottle Filler from Steve. An outstanding product. Once you try it you'll wonder how you got along without it!!! Pardon my lack of enlightenment but what is the purpose of the gauge on your overflow...

Me: 'Bout ready Dear? Wife: Stop rushing me, I told you an hour ago, I'd be ready in 5 minutes!!!!!

As I used back in my working days: "Walk fast and look worried and most people won't mess with ya"!!;)

They have rooted bunch wine grapes. Here's the link. May or may not be what you're looking for. https://www.isons.com/product-category/bunch-grapes/wine/

Try Isons Nusery in GA. https://www.isons.com Try lightly scratching the stem with a fingernail. If it's green - they're alive; if brown - they're dead.

The picture below is of my 2023 muscadine piquette that is refusing to clear. It was put into bulk storage late in the fall; and spent the winter in cold stabilization. I racked last Friday and dosed with 6 TBS bentonite slurry but is still cloudy today. The other 20 gallons of wine received...

Welcome and sorry about the game this afternoon!

I wouldn't bet the house and camper on this but I doubt that the amount of sorbate in the cider is enough to prevent the yeast from budding since you've added some extra yeast and sugar. I'd suggest that you add sorbate to be on the safe side. 1/8-1/4 tsp for your volume of piquette should be...

What everyone else has said and then some! There are only two redeeming qualities for Bradford: 1- One of the trees on our property "crossed" with an old time Kefir pear years ago with resulting fruit the size of ping-pong balls instead of marble size. I made an acceptable white from them...

Bradford pear is a killer! The trees are beautiful for about a week and then suffer storm damage in the summer which makes for some excellent wood for turning in the fall!! Try FLONASE nasal spray for those allergies if you haven't already.

A most excellent documentary certainly worth the viewing time! Thanks for posting.👍

Yep, know exactly where Knightdale is. Used to go thru there on the way to Hatteras. We visit Ocracoke now and take the Cedar Island ferry. Used to really enjoy the ride on old 64 b/4 everything changed. Thanks for the location Bryan.

Surly didn't know they were located in NC. Any specifics on location?

Since Dave is our resident research specialist, I suggest we all chip in, buy him a lug and let him have a go at it just like the video and then submit a report maybe even send a bottle to Bryan for tasting!:D

Amazing how great minds run in the same channel!!!🤣 Exactly what I had in mind!!!