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I finally got to try out my Christmas present! We bottled 16 gallons yesterday with the AIO. I also transfered another 6gal. It was easy to set up and run and clean! Sooo much better than gravity filling and I didn't have to lift a single carboy. I should have listened to the team sooner...

Understood!

That little s a really good question because they are closely related. I am speaking in Celsius. Both are good methods for the right reasons. Typically pasteurization will allow a 5 log reduction in the micro population vs sterilization which is a 6 log reduction in the microbe population...

Just a couple of principles here to keep us on track. There are two functions here: cleaning and sterilizing. Cleaning can be done with pressure and heat to blow off dirt and residue. Sterilizing is a function of time and heat. It takes 15-20 minutes at 121c to sterilize a vessel or 3-4...

I don't know if you have the equipment or not but it would be cool to separate off 25-30 liters and try another yeast. It will expand the possibilities and give you more levers to play with to allow you to bring out different flavors...it is one of my most favorite parts of the hobby. Good...

That is how I got started making wine. I found my grandpa's stash in the basement that he forgot about too! The first bottle I grabbed tasted like a fantastic Sherry and I though - I actually like this stuff! I should try making it too! Thank you for sharing your story!

@jgmann67 nice find! That is an incredible land!

@mainshipfred , that is an impressive scientific experiment that you started! Especially in reference to that cab blend with the clone169! Nice job @Johnd ! I have been interested in the playing with the cab clones. Do you think it is worth it?!?

No I haven't...I haven't made a kit in some time but I was thinking about picking up a white for the winter...sounds like a must read, though.

I hope you don't mind. I am moving in and we are buying lots of loto tickets. I know it a bit forward , but I think my wife will be fine with it...she really likes wine! Just saying you have had an incredible run of luck lately!

Welcome, Nick! It has been a fun ride so far. I am glad you jumped on board. I did a raspberry in 2012 that seems a little light. I added a can of Welches Niagra (white grapejuice,) concentrate to round it out. Just finished the last bottle this year and it has been great! I am looking...

How about this? If you have properly sealed your barrel, as the"angels share" leaves the barrel thought the staves and wood, it leaves a vacuum behind. However, I typically leave my new wine in the garage for a few months. By the time it gets to the basement and warms up I typically have a...

I like the Shield. If I had the extra cash I would be between that and the XDS...and more grapes in the fall!

I told Mrs Claus I would like an AIO pump. I am planning a nice bottling party in January to try it out!

@Johnd I like reading about your kit days, John!. You did it big even then!

A little additional info to add. Both Wine Direct and Brehm say on their websites they ship 5 gallons of must that average 3 gallons of juice. If you try out the other source, let us know how it compares.

Looks like they are shipping 30lbs/5gal bucket. That would be less than the typical 2gal/lug...

@Americanhooch I like your descriptions! What was you starting pH? What about your acid? Did you complete MLF? I typically don't worry about oh too much as long as my acid is in line and typically I haven't used MLF.

Are we starting to get into tall tales ladies and gents? ;-). @Johnd I like the difference between the "light and dark" results. I used Malo for the first time this year an probably should check it soon.

You can try cold soaking too, but if you don't have a spare fridge or a cold environment, you have to pay attention to potential infection or natural fermentation. This year was great for it since we were a few weeks behind!