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Way to go Rock! You have certainly been a help to me. Thanks for your contribution. :D

That is similiar to the one I have but I think mine is 2.5 CFM. Just be aware that pump will create some smoke due to the oil. I have an unfinished basement where I do my thing so I'm not worried about ruining anything and I set up an air purifier next to the pump to suck up the smoke. Had I...

I just bottled the first wine that I've run through the barrel and I think it's probably my best to date. Already contemplating a second barrel. :D

I believe if you go to Forums and click on sponsers and go to the Brew and Wine site it is explained there. ;)

Mine are Gianna and Gabriella so Gia Mia and Ella Bella. :hug

Just bottled my Chilean Shiraz from last May and I'm liking it. Can't wait to see if some time in the bottle makes any difference. :h

Congrats! I have two grandaughters. Gia who just turned 7 in January helped to bottle my Shiraz two weeks ago. Ella only just started to walk so I guess it'll be awhile for her. :D

Cool! No pun intended. Cold stabilization the easy way. ;)

This weekend I racked my Petite Syrah from the Demijohns into the barrel. I had lots of wine diamonds left in the demi's. I didn't do anything intentionaly to cold stabilize but since the demi's are on the bottom shelf close to the concrete floor in my basement I guess it gets cold enough to let...

That sounds logical. Why didn't I think of that? :slp

It's always good to have a plan B but I think you'll be suprised with how much the stain will hide especially a dark stain although it will be difficult to match something existing. All depends on how the wood takes the stain especially when you have different types of wood they may not all look...

Wow! Howd I miss this yesterday. Count me in. :try I would venture to say that every member of the Forum will want to be included by the time it's done. :h

Rocky, great job looks fantastic. I also vote stain especially when the wood is of a good quality it's a shame to cover it with paint. :br

Yes. My wine making area in my basement is very tight my kids tell me I'm a horder (cleaning out a little at a time mostly left over material from wood working projects) but when I was trying to figure out how I was going to work the barrel into things I saw the hydraulic cart and thought...

Kinda like that thing about the little girl with the curl. When I'm good, I'm very very good and when I'm bad I'm even better. ::

I know this is a kinda super late post but December and January are a super busy time for me between the Holidays and birthdays etc. but this is what santa brought me for Christmas.

Actually a few days ago got this as part of my Birthday present from my daughter and son in law. It was just ok, not worth the price they paid. I told them it was good not to hurt their feelings. I drank it over a couple of days to see if it would improve but again not for the price.

So yesterday was bottling time. My first from the barrel.

Ok. Bottled yesterday and got my first bottle bomb. :po This wine was fermented last May, Vacuum Racked numerous times, bulk aged till November and spent 11 weeks in the barrel. I always let the bottles stand about three days to a week before laying them down. This time I just had finished...

Ok I'll rephrase that. Is there any benefit to using the longer corks?? :?