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Good recommendation. You are most welcome. anytime you want to talk Bourbon, email me. The Bourbon festival here is awesome. The Museum is here, etc. One of our employees got a still for his 18th birthday (Dad is a Marine). He is making some awesome stuff - and putting it in the...

Can I add oak to this Zinfandel? Is it recommended? If so, how much and what type? Any tips are greatly appreciated.

any one have any ideas or tips?

now to just boost up the ABV.

Goodfella, Here's a link that may interest you - it is all about the naming and the Law of Bourbon. Many sites out there have great info, but Straight Bourbon is a highly respected one. If you have interest in wine, its barrel cousin Bourbon has many stories as well, you could get lost...

Now that I look at that Vadai site, maybe mine are 58 gallon - regardless, I need me a 6 - without the $150 shipping fee.

bourbon! Now I don't make bourbon, but that is what they're for. By law, Bourbon has to be many things, some being: 51% or more corn aged at least 2 years aged in brand new, charred, White Oak barrels, etc, etc. I have a buddy here who makes hillbilly wine (Welsh's or wjatever he can...

there is supposed to be a cooperage nearby that does the 6s. I have a bunch of 53s - new, ready to go. Anyone want to trade a 53 for a 6?

I need a 6 gal oak barrel. Being in Bourbon Country, I have plenty new, charred 53s - just need a 6.

I have made a few MM Summer Breeze Green Apple Rieslings - OMG, what a hit. Blueberry Shiraz - too sweet for me. Black Cherry Shiraz - another OMG - they inhale it. These I call me 'girly' wines. Cause if you serve this, you'll get all the ladies you can handle. VERY popular with...

I have made in reds: Meglioli Cab - love that, but not the price. Amarone - all juice with raisins - very nice. Barolo - never let it age - hiccup - sorry. Sangiovese - love that - super wine. Black Cherry Shiraz - sissy wine, but gawd, the chicks dig it (that helps me stay popular)...

UAVWMN, Yes, when you get reviews like that, wow.

cpFan - Right out of the box. Yes, summer fun drink by the pool. Just try it.

Ladies and Gentlemen, this is a drinker. Comments I've gotten - OMG. S%&t this is good. Dam% Sam. Its #%&*ing remarkable. So there you have it. a Hit. Thank you all for all your help and support.

Some posts suggest putting in chips while fermenting - is that a god idea to start doing? More activity, more surface area to oak?

Thank you all for the tips and the encouragement. I feel MUCH better now. I didn't think it was to be degassed to later on I just go by the desctructions. Got to start getting a feel here.

ooow Jackie, now you gave me another one to try. oh, GE-ORGE!

I have been running and doing well. Our business has just boomed since about October/November 2009. The year and a half before that, it was dead slow - but since Q4 2009, drowningly busy. Wine - but, I have been making wine - and doing fine. No worries, no issues and just chugging along -...

I had my tax atty over last week and we were breaking out all kinds of wine - trying this one and that one. I grabbed a bottle of the Blackberry Merlot and the Green Apple Riesling and told him, "this is girlie wine". He looked all perplexed. then he had a sip -ahhhhh, now I know what you...

I recently made a Pinot Grigio for my wife (big brownie and back-rubbing points). She is a Riesling girl, so i figured, what the heck - sort of in the same family. She LOVES it!!! It is her new favorite (even over Chateau Ste Michelle Riesling). I bought a bottle of Yellow Tail Pinot the...