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I was in Home Depot(home improvement store in the US) and saw some orange large buckets that fit very tight! They cost $4 USD. My bucket cost me $20. I see wine fermentor "Grommets" (rubber pieces that go in hole that you drill) are very cheap. Anyone here make there own? Any here...

August 31, 2009 (5th full day of primary) Opened the lid and just checked the SG, no more stirring...1.05...getting there!!! Everything smells great and I will be sneaking a taste later tonight :) I'm guessing its going to be around 1.035. I would assume if it is 1.035 the alcohol is...

I have been tasting mine along the way:d:d:d:d

I got 5.5 gallons of Red Zin going and would like to know what you all do to nail down when to yank the plug on the fermentation process. Without asking I would just test periodically and once it hits my target toss in the sorbate. What is a good Final SG for my Zin? Started SG was at...

I found this basic scale: 1. 0.990-1.000 Dry 2. 1.000-1.010 Medium Sweet 3. 1.010-1.025 Sweet 4. 1.125 & up Very Sweet I read wine can go to .96 as well. Some questions questions: 1) I am going to do first rack at 1.02, should I then test the racked wine...

I would have to drink all of my 6 gallons of wine before jumping!!!! Also went to Melbourne for a week. We flew air NZ this time and enjoyed it betterthan quantas. :)

Thanks... I see you are from NZ. I spent 2 weeks there this year. Been there 3 times now. Been to Christchurch 3 times, obviously flying through Auckland, and went to Queenstown this year. Queenstown was AMAZING. What awesome views around that lake. Thanks for your help...

August 30, 2009 Again while cleaning and sterilizing everything I opened my bucket lid and tested the sg it was 1.06. Moving along nicely, I gave the must a stir and covered it back up. I ALSO tasted the must and it tasted good!!!! Can't wait to drink this!!!!

Thanks all. U would like a good Pinot noir for next batch. Is the concentrate lessor quality than the 100% real juice? Anybrand suggestions?

I was wondering if there is a thread here or somewhere on reviews of the wine kits and whether they are concentrated or not, etc. Also, is it cheaper to get them online and shipped or at the local shop? Thanks...

August 29th, 2009 ------------------ Today is day 4 of the fermentation....Plenty of gas bubbles coming up through the airlock and no bad smells. I assume things are GOOD! I took a SG measurment and got around 1.72 ish. I had thought it may have been a bit lower than this but for the...

August, 26 2009 7pm --------------------- Pulled the cap off the white 6 gallon bucket and kept it in a sanitized area. Cleaned and sanitized a measuring cup and filled it with some of the juice from the bucket. I poured in my yeast and mixed well and let sit for 5 minutes. Then I...

cp, Yes this was the standard kit I assume. It was NOT a world tour one like the Shiraz one was. And it had what I assume was oak which was in a silver, non see thru baggie. and the berries were in a clear smaller baggie.

CP, Thanks for your reply. I cleaned everything fairly well as ut was new outside in the yard. Then I sanitized with the k meta. I think you are correct on the Pinot. I am guessing if I was using real grapes I would need the k meta prior but since this is kit I don't? I will stir...

August, 25 2009 6pm So I spent $200 yesterday and got all my supplies and a "Vino del Vida" red Zinfandel kit. My girlfriend and I were excited. We like Pinot Noir mostly but the local brew guy suggested red zin after a chat on his personal results. The local guy told me I really didn't...

So let me try to understand this... If I just want a hint of raspberry in my Pinot noir I can put some mashed up raspberries into the must and stir....then I assume I should check the sg. Will the additional fruit require that I back off on the sg to let's say a 1.075 b/c of the sugars in...

What's the difference in a kit and an all juice kit?

Thanks... A few specific questions.... If I wanted to add tannins, oak flavor, etc when do you add those flavorings? Also if I want a hint of mint, rasberry, strawberry could I just smash them up by hand and pour then in the initial must then through the racking process get rid of the...

take a look at my plan of attack if you would and help me fine tune this adventure if you will: It is posted in the beginners section, I cannot post a link yet :(

I am writing some steps to what I have learned for making wine and I would like to hear some comments before I move on with actually doing this. I will be getting a pinot noir kit from a local shop. From the vids I have watched I don’t know if I am making 5 gallons or 6.5. Not sure why I am...