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So for easter i opened a bottle of the cab i started this past fall. When i opened the bottle it shot out like a shaken up soda bottle and it had the taste of sparkling wine. Is there any way to clear this issue or does it just need to sit longer. I started with juice and racked it twice...

Great to know thanks. I'd rather leave the airlocks on.

i don't mind air locks but when you say checking them. What am I checking for? I thought when the air locks stop burping It was ok to switch to a cork. Could I leave them on until I'm ready to bottle?

My setup...barrels empty right now. Just it from my uncle

Thanks everyone! It's not the least bit overwhelming. I love doing it even when I ruined a batch last year. It's a blast learning this. I don't use any plastic carboys. All glass. As far as storage I have a whole basement I'll post pics later. I won't be filling all 30 anytime soon but I'm...

We had to move all of my grandfathers wine making equipment to my house and in doing so we had to take apart the press to get it out of the basement. Only problem now is I'm not sure how to put it back together. Does anyone have any instructions on how to do so? I have all these wooden blocks...

Hi everyone I'm looking to get more involved on this forum. I just inherited my grandfathers equipment so I now have a total of 30 carboys. Anyway my uncle and I made wine this past season and I am a beginner who is looking for notes and advice on what i should be doing to make my wine...