Search results

From More Wine Grape & Yeast pairing at www.MoreWine.com. Zinfandel / Primitivo • BM45: Good all-around choice with big mouthfeel, jam, well. Effective for reducing herbaceous and vegetal notes plum, and berry along with earthy and spicy elements. Good in under-ripe fruit colour...

Great thread. Please keep your experiments coming...

Sorry, me no habla English....................

From the threads, I read that you have two choices. 1. Primary 5-7 days, then rack to a clean carboy. At this point you can stabilize and then back sweeten at the same time, or, 2. Primary 5-7 days, then rack to a clean carboy. At this point you can stabilize and then wait 2 or 3 days before...

Joe, What is your ratio of water to sugar in making simple syrup?

Sorry, not my art. I plagiarize the internet. If I don't see a copyright sign, I assume it's open game. I do like making my own labels. It's part of the hobby that has broadened my horizons.

Hi Joe, I read on page 5 of this thread that you did this kit in 2011. What was the difference in kits? You did add raisins back then so I don't think that kit came with Grape Skins. How did you like the taste of that kit?

Here is the Chaptalisation (I like that word) instructions and the approximate dates for me.

Hi Joe, I sent you a PM on my progress. The main issue is my SG = 1.084. At least I think that was it. The oak powder, sticking to the sides of the hydrometer, made it difficult to read. Should I add simple syrup to bring it up to 1.015? Three packages of oak powder was a new experience. I felt...

Joe, I understand. I'm late on getting started today. I should have my starting SG for you a little later. You still have primary to go for about 5 or 6 days. Is simple syrup a two to one ratio? Where it's two parts sugar to one part water, or reverse?

Hi Joe, This is new to me. I'm ok with it, just new.

Joe, I'll be where you are at by 10:00 AM tomorrow. I'm on Pacific time, so I'm 3 hours behind you. I'll get a picture of the SG and a few steps to share. It may seem redundant since your photographer is doing such a great job. From this point forward I will call you Master and you call me...

I would love to work my kit with you. I'll probably be a 1/2 day behind you. That is if you started primary today. The only difference we may have from the start is that my fermentation room is around 79 degrees, so my fermentation goes a little faster. Did you start today? I'll start...

Don't get angry, we're all friends here.......................more or less, or more matter or less matter. Maybe it doesn't matter at all. I'm rolling another one and drinking more.

Joe, I have the same Amarone kit. The yeast is Lalvin Bourgovin RC 212 (2 packages). What's your thoughts on this? Why two? I'm not to sure about WE's approach to this. I also have a WE Eclipse Lodi Ranch 11 Cabernet and it comes with the ole "Lalvin EC 1118". I don't understand in that this...

My latest label. Not sure why the text didn't show up.

Tomorrow -------------------- Let the games begin.....

Does the wine have a good oak taste?

Doug, is it possible for one of your clients that use the screw top lids to make some comments of their use? Short and long term storage? I think it would help and if it's a favorable response, I could see myself having screw tops and corks for future bottling.

Another great review of the All In One Wine Pump. I used it yesterday to bottle 90 bottles and all bottles were at the same height from the top. It was great. And, the service Steve provides is over the top. I also have to say the new racking piece to illuminate gas is a great addition. It was...