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Picked up 3 lugs of Pinot Noir grapes yesterday, these are my numbers. PH 3.4 TA .9 Brix 26 Temp is 58 as of now, had it cold soaking overnite. Should I lower the acid or raise the ph to say maybe 3.6 ? I wasn't planing on doing a MLF so I could retain as much fruityness of...

I did something similar last fall. I used fresh apples and fresh pressed cidar. I added brown sugar and white sugar. I backsweetened with 2 1/2 cans of apple juice concentrate. Bottled last week, ABV a little over 10%. My son tasted it when we bottled and the alcohol sneeks up on you. Bakervinyard

I was at Logan Airport that morning. I was supposed to fly to Texas for work. It was the first time flying by myself. As I was waiting for my flight to be called my cell phone rang and a co-worker said that a plane had crashed into one of the twin towers. A few minutes later my wife called and...

Getting ready to make my third batch of Apricot ,Peach,Chardonnay. My grown childrin love this kit. Just bottled this week a Banana Pineapple for my son-in-law. Getting ready to start my second batch of Melbec for my son. I made 2 batches of VDV Merlot, thats my House Red. Have bulk aging a...

Grear wine cellar! Bakervinyard

Hi Chuck, I'm "north" of Boston, lol. Welcome to the forum. Bakervinyard

Thanks, Salcoco I'll check the ph tomorrow and add some so2. Oh yeah, about the consuming it early not a problem in my house. Bakervinyard

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- What did they say the thick film was? The LHBS called it a "wine flower" Never heard of it before but it looks better and smells way better. Going to taste it Monday night and possibly bottle it also...

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- What did they say the thick film was? The LHBS called it a "wine flower" Never heard of it before but it looks better and smells way better. Going to taste it Monday night and possibly bottle it also...

Not sure if I can post a picture just got an I-Phone and still learning how to use it, Lol. The grape pack was added pre-ferment. The white film is almost like a thick paste like consistaince. I gently poured some bottled water to the carboy and was able to float most of it out, I then used a...

Doug, BIL is unable to help bottle because of medical issues. John, I don't know if barrel was kept full, BIL father was a "old time" wine maker I don't if he used K-Meta and the barrel is older and well used. Botigol, BIL said I can have the barrel when I'm done. I know that the father had...

I was thinking it may not be any good also. I've asked for samples but haven't been able to get any. I'll just have to get a crew together, bring my supplies , taste the wine, run a few test and go from there. Thanks, Bakervinyard

My brother in law called and he wants me to help him out. His father passed away the week of Christmas and left behind 35 gallons of 2012 wine. He wants me to take it off his hands. Its been in an oak barrel for 15 months. I only have about 60 bottles available to use. Can I bottle some and put...

I don't know if this in the right post however, I have a white film on the top of my kit wine. I've been bulk ageing for a couple of months. I had added a grape pack of merlot grapes I had in the freezer from last fall into the primary. I made 2 kits the same no film on the second one. Any...

Started mine about 3 weeks ago. Fermentation started off good. I got really busy with work and all and didn't rack to secondary till a s.g. of 1.000. I racked and then it stalled, was at .998 for a week, I stirred and put on the brew belt to raise the temp. A couple days later was at .997...

I bottled my Stags Leap Merlot about a month ago. Its 14 months right now. i'm trying to keep my better half away from it. I may have to hide a dozen bottles and tell her I lost some, yeah thats it! BTW it taste awesome!!!Bakervinyard

Raspberry wine Elmer I made a straight Raspberry wine. I followed the recipe from the book titled "Mary's Recipes" Came out pretty good. I didn't know what to do with it so I blended it with 3 gallons of DB. Using it for Sangria for the summer. Bakervinyard

Helping my daughter and son-in-law pack and move. They were living with my wife and I for the past 6 months. They finally found a house. Yipee!!!! It's been fun but also crowded in the house for 4 adults. My wine cellar inventory should go up also, however with their mortgage payment they may...

Last year I estimate that I made about 150 gallons. It's not nearly enough though. I have 2 grown kids who love my wines, also my better half is good for at least 2/3 of a bottle a day. LOL, Bakervinyard

Rosa321, This was a wine that I made last year. Only made 1 gallon it came out pretty good. I just didn't know what I was going to do with it. I decided to blend it with the DB because I wasn't crazy about it on its own. If you want the recipe P.M. me. Bakervinyard