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Got two gallons of plum just moved to the secondary. I got a little crazy with the sugar and started with a SG of 1.140. Time for the Lavin 1118 to go to work! The secondary jugs look like bottles of al-k-seltzer. This 18% red should pack a nice punch. I used the primary lees to start a 5 gallon...

it's a start!

After I posted this, I googled the same subject. There is tons of good videos available on-line, but I really appreciate the personal information from all contributors around the world! It's what makes this hobby so fun. Tomorrow I'll shift gears and rack some back yard lemon crop skeeter pee...

Yesterday I planted 10 three year old pinot gries vines in my newly created mini-vineyard. I ordered these from Willis Orchards in Georgia. The plants are dormant and seem to be very healthy. However, one thing I was surprised/disappointed in was the length of the trunk. The trunks are only...

All the wine I am making right now is "purple". The acid test kit I am using, I really am having trouble figuring out when it actually changes color from pink to grey. Any suggestions on a different kit or better methodology would be GREATLY appreciated.

I got some red grape juice from my Aunt who normally makes jelly from it. Not a clue to what type of grape it is. I decided to change tradition and make wine from it. However, I don't think I had enough juice or sugar to start with, tried to stretch it to two gallons. Since I didn't know what...

Ive got a batch (my first!) of plum wine aging (currently at about 6 months) and I would like to sweet'n and smooth out a little before bottling. I noticed in another post that "Julie" had mentioned she has used some niagara grape as a nice mix with plums. I also have some niagara's vines that...