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Carolyn & Bob - Thanks for the info and the feedback. When I back sweeten I'm going to bring the SG up to 1.000 and see how it tastes.

I'm not a big fan of sweet wines. Has anyone made the DB without back sweetening it? I was thinking about pulling off a Gallon & not adding any sugar after it's cleared and then age that for a month and see how it drinks.

I agree with the others. The 7.9 gal bucket will give you room to stir without worrying about spilling over the sides. It also allows for any foaming that might occur. I have used mine for 3 Gal batches of port and it works fine. Tom is correct: Size matters when it comes to the carboy...

This looks really great. I believe you need to add some of those honey combed rubber floor mats that you can hook together. It also looks like you might have some room between your sink and electrical panel for some shelving or maybe cabinets. I’m sure it will develop into a really nice area...

Welcome Shane - I'll be starting some DB next week when the supplies come in. Dave

Calvin this has happened to me before. Here are some things that might affect the clearing process. It could be that the wine needs to be degassed some more. This is an extremely important process and I’ve found that it takes more them just stirring the wine for 2 minutes. I like to use a...

James --- Am I reading this correctly? Are you saying that you put in 18 lbs of Triple Berry Blend for 3 Gallons when the original DB recipe calls for 6 lbs for 6 Gallons? I’m just learning and want to keep this in mind for future reference. Does that affect your sugar per gallon on the...

Dave - Thanks for putting the DB recipe out on the forum. I've gone over the 27 pages on this thread and I think I've got it (LOL). I've been making kits for the past 2 years and I'm ready to branch out. I plan on starting this soon, but will begin with a 3 Gal batch. I'm going to take your...

I agree with Tom. I have a set of Wustoff Trident that I bought in the 80’s when I lived in Europe. There are 10 knives in the set plus a sharpener. Great knives and they stay sharp. I use the boning knife most for slicing steaks and preparing roasts. I highly recommend them.

My first kit was a WE Vinters Reserve Merlot, started in Oct 2011. Bottled it late December 2011. It was very good. It got me hooked. I've never tried a pail.

I have to agree with cmason - The above mentioned gentleman has the kit for $148 and has a special on shipping for just $10.

Mike - Welcome to the forum. I made the Cellar Craft Showcase Red Mountain Cabernet 2 years ago. Great wine. I have about 12 bottles left. As far as kits that you can drink early, you might want to try a white (Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc). Whites tend to drink better early ... however...

Been married 37 years (we dated for 4). Hate to think about where I would be withour her. We got 1 dog, 2 grown kids and only 4 carboys.

Geek - I'm looking at $116 plus shipping on "Southern Homebrew and Wine Supplies". Do you know a cheaper site? I usually get my WE kits there.

Great, Thanks. I'll let you know Dave

Tom - Great review. Thanks for doing this and posting the results. My wife has asked me to make a Riesling & after reading this I'm going to do the Eclipse kit. Just one question .... It looks like the kit has an F-pack. Would you do anything different with the F-pack if you made it again...

Leaving Austria on the wing of 2 F-15's

Julie - You've made my day. I'm buying more carboys. 200 Gal a year and it's all legal.

Geek - You could be right. The Chardonnay is still fermenting & on the 26th I'm going to start Sur lies on it and I will top off with a chardonnay, so I'm not too worried about oxidation. Yesterday I added the sulphate & sorbate to the Pinot Noir. The instructions say not to top it off. I...