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Scooter how are your blueberries? I think mine are fine. Plums and peaches are toast. Sour cherries haven't bloomed yet so could be ok??

John - "take it easy". I'll remember that. I have been pretty aggressive with my punch downs, but I can't imagine I ever broke any seeds. Seems like the cap forms in just a few minutes after punchdown. Rocky - great story! Childhood experiences like that are precious and stick with you...

So I think I may have learned something that I thought I would bring up. And I have a follow on question. I have always thought that aggressive punching down and stirring of the must was desirable to get oxygen to the yeast, release CO2, release heat, and aid extraction. But now I see this can...

Last year was the best year I can remember in North GA. Even temps and pretty dry at bloom, then drought from mid august into the fall. Can't win em all!

Thanks for that list. Now we can come back in 3 years and assess your investments. The Giscours was the one I was really intrigued by when reading Parker (and others). I think he said he thought it could be the equal of the '61 he had just tasted prior to the barrel tasting. If it turns out...

Guess I missed out on the WineExpert, but thanks for the suggestion. I may get it later for comparison. Too much to take care of now. ;)

2nd run? Norton goes for $20 down here in North GA ;)

Ok guys that was quick - I ordered it. ;) Thanks so much!

Awesome! Thank you Jim

Hi all, Anyone had a good experience with a Voigner kit. I'm looking to get about three gallons to possibly blend with a Chenin Blanc juice pail. Thanks! Chris

Hey man you've inspired me. I'm going to take another shot with this Chenin Blanc juice I have coming next week and do a gallon or three sur lie. This might be a use case for 375ml bottles too. Taste every three months or so and take notes. Good luck!

Looks like there might be a few potential values for the first time in years. Anyone going to take a shot? Has anyone had any experiences good or bad with any wine merchants in the Atlanta area? Total wine?

Oh yeah, I forgot to say if it were me I would eliminate the Kieselsol and Chitosan steps - hopefully someone else has some experience there. If you already did the Kieselsol no big deal. In theory you could save until you were finished. I think you are right on, yes, skip day 19 and day 29...

There is a great article on this in winemaker below. I tried this before, but had h2s issues and had to rack. My guess was not enough stirring (battonage). Be prepared to take lots of samples. If you are willing to experiment with a gallon or two, I really like the recommendation at the end...

What kind of feedback did you get from the last time you entered. If it were me, and for the amount of wine you make, I would think having an expert opinion would be worth the $20. I guess it depends on if you feel you are able to assess your wines well enough to know how to improve them...

Hi all, I have noticed over the years that there have been several wine brands that started off as great bargains, but over time the quality eroded. Maybe my tastes changed or maybe I am experiencing a conspiracy theory mentality, but it seems they leveraged the loyalty/memory of the name to...

Welcome Dan Quayle! I like DJ's questions. Also is it in bulk or in bottles? What is the smell?

My top 3: Bodegas Juan Gil Jumilla Wrongo Dongo - 2015 Les Jamelles Viognier 2014 Rive Droite, Rive Gauche Cotes du Rhone 2015 Worst: Locations F-4 - ok I cheated a little because this cost me $14, but it is just too awful not to mention - maybe I got a bad bottle

I chose fruit wine, but I also make fresh grapes and frozen pails. Thanks for putting up the poll!

Thanks Jim & John, I use WTSO as well. I just research each bottle as it comes up for value and style etc. Kinda fun and kinda a time drain ;) But no shipping or taxes makes it worthwhile. Thanks for the thoughts