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I made this Peach Perfection in Jan. We are really liking it! I followed the advice of winemaker81 and chaptalized to bump up the abv. I don’t think you’ll be sorry.

Exactly what I have in my carboys right now - Skeeter Pee and Dragon Blood! Never made them before and I am anxiously awaiting the results!

I agree 100%! Also, the RJS Orchard Breezin’ is very similar. I have followed the advice of cmason1967 and bumping up the abv and they have been very popular. I’ve learned SO much from the wonderful folks on this site. Welcome to WMT!

The directions on Vintner’s Best could be better. After making some adjustments I have turned out some pretty good batches. First, don’t attach the lid with airlock at the beginning - just cover with a cloth. After racking to a carboy let it sit for 3 or 4 weeks. Rack again and don’t get in a...

Thank you for your tips.

Is it still ready in the same amount of time?

How many pounds of sugar is needed for this boost?

Khristyjeff and kilendra - thanks for getting this back to the subject of making wine!

Squirrel Pie was always a favorite around here, but it sure is hard to beat fried squirrel!

Looks great!

I am in Macks Creek. Formerly known as “Speed Trap, U.S.A.!

Wow! I bet you could sell those paracord carriers if you had a local home brew shop to carry them for you. Very nice.

Thank you for the sources. Looks promising.

Vintner’s Best doesn’t hold a candle to the old Vintner’s Harvest in my opinion. Years ago I made many, many fruit wines from the Vintner’s Harvest cans and those are some of the finest fruit wines I have had. Now that I’m back into the hobby I decided to go the same direction. Unfortunately, my...

I agree it might be a good idea in waiting an extra day to pitch the yeast. I’m sure others with more experience will be chiming in.

Thank you for all of the responses to my initial inquiry. I’m sure I’ll be relying on the experience of the many posters here.

People acting like mature adults and being nice to each other? That’s what’s so cool about this site. People who have been doing this for years helping those who are just starting. I’ll drink my mistakes, but with the help of those here, hopefully they will be few and far between.

I certainly appreciate the help offered here. I’m new here but have really found the “regulars” to be extremely helpful in advising those of us who need help. I’m sure I’ll have more questions as I expand my horizons. Thank you to all!

Heather, thank you!

Hello! I’ve made many fruit wines from fresh fruit and I’ve also used Vintner’s Harvest and Vintner’s Best for my wine. I decided to try something different and bought an Island Mist Green Apple Riesling. I’ve ALWAYS covered my primary fermenter with a cloth for fermentation. These directions...