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Update... I decided to take the plunge and ordered two batches. I ordered one 25 pound lug of riesling and one 25 pound lug of zinfandel. Now I just have to get everything ready for when they come. Yes making two trips in a week could be a pain. However, the in-laws live close by so its an...

Jennifer, To answer your questions: 1. Potassium Metabisulphite (k-meta) adds free sulphite to the wine. That is necessary to protect the wine from over oxidization during the aging and storing process. if you don't add sulphite to the wine you will ave vinegar relatively quickly. I would...

So I made my first batch of Dragon's blood and wanted to share the experience here. It is a 3 gallon batch of wine. i followed the original recipe exactly only halved the quantities. The only exception was I used the full 4 pounds of the triple berry mix. This was a fun wine to make. My OG was...

I got one for my birthday and just bottled a small batch of dragons blood with it. It was a lot of fun and really easy to use. Great birthday present! I have already been back to Steve’s shop for more accessories

Thank you all. This confirmed what I though about fermentation specific gravity and abv

So I have been making wine for a little over a year now and have a question regarding the relationship between specific gravity and alcohol percentages. I know that by measuring the original specific gravity and the final specific gravity of a wine you can use the difference to calculate a...

I take that back per google you probably want equal parts water and soil. Liquid enough to get a good reading.

If you are going to use that meter you need to make the dirt as liquid as possible to ensure the meter is taking an accurate reading. That meter is designed for liquids so you need to make the mud liquid.

If you go to equipment and sanitation forum and search for ph meter you will get a few threads about storage issues. I can’t figure out how to copy a thread link in the app so I will try to post a couple links later today.

Yes the grapes will be ready late September early October

This is good information thank you. The LHBS provides equipment for both steps so for a red I would make two trips one to crush destem and then start fermentation and the second to press a week later. It is over an hour away so leaning toward white as that seem more straightforward based on what...

Thank you for the recommendation. Should I worry about MLF with the reds or will those types be more forgiving?

The grapes come in whole. As part of the price the LHBS provides equipment and expertise to crush and destem and/or press as the type requires.

I found an LHBS that has access to a wide variety of wine grapes for purchase in 25# lots. They have both red varieties and white. This would be my first time making wine from grapes. I have made a couple fruit wines so know some basics. My question is would a white wine be easier for a first...

Thank you for finding the link. I need to learn how to copy links in the app

Also you might search for a thread on blackberry wine in this forum. It is a long read but provides a lot of good information on berry wines that could apply to raspberries. It is called critique/I formation on blackberry wine.

What I have heard in general terms is that the more fruit you use the better the finished taste. Most recommend about ten pounds per gallon. I made a blackberry wine that was close to ten pounds of fruit per gallon. It turned out well and I was glad I used that much fruit. The less water and...

Looks good. However, I can finally offer advice. YAY! I would make sure to property store the meter. In most meters, and in threads I have read on this board, you have to ensure the electrodes are kept wet. Also do not store in distilled water because it harms the meter over the long term. The...

Looks good. I enjoy amazon and getting little packages like that. Which meter did you get? I would like to check it out.

I have a pH meter but it does not calibrate. I follow the directions but instead of quickly calibrating it sits and doesn’t do anything. So right now I am going to be looking for a new one. I will be interested to hear your experience with yours.