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If you let the sediment settle awhile, you will be able to get more wine out of it. If you have already thrown it out, you will have to either top up with similar wine ASAP , or get the marbles. Unless your going to bottle right away, it doesn't hurt to get some lees transfered along with your...

I made a gallon of Cranberry wine from canned whole Cranberry this year. Starting SG was 1.080, the finished wine is wonderful at 9 months. My Banana that started at 1.100 is still way too hot at 9 months. I believe the lower alcohol level makes for a better balance of flavor. Dave

Happy Thanksgiving to all the Soldiers who are putting their lives on the line to protect us from the evils in the World. Thank you for all you do, may God keep you safe and return you home to your Families and Friends. Happy Thanksgiving to all. Dave and Linda

pk, Great Labels. I made a gallon of AO, it is a little sweet. I have 5 gallons going now with D-47, I also reducedthe honey by 1/2 lb. per gallon. Dave

Cranberry and a WE Val here. Dave

I had trouble using my gilda brand hand corker, the cure was a newItalian floor corker. The best investment I've made in this hobby. I've corked over 300 bottles with it so far. Dave

Great news Martina, hope it goes well for 'ya. As the old theatrical saying goes "break a leg"

My Wifealso enjoys the soundmade whenthe S shaped ones bubble, especially right after racking to secondary. "Blurp" "Blurp" "Blurp" "Blurp" "Blurp" "Blurp"

Wine kits are good Christmas presents too. Then you can fill those extra carboys.

Yes, post fermentation, alcohol is usually the dominate character. It will improve with age. Try it again after 4-5 months aging, you will be able to tell the difference. The VR kits can be ready to be bottled after 6 weeks, butthere definetly not ready to drink. Fruit tastes will come out after...

AAAcould be forjump starting those occassionalstuck fermentations. I'm up to12 carboys plus a half dozen gallon jugs. But, I can quit anytime I want! Really!Edited by: DaveB50

I made the Island Mist Reisling, got a lot better after 4-5 months. What type red do you like, Dry, Semi Sweet, Oaked, Tannic, Spicy? You could read the manufacturers descriptions on their websites. I made the leap to the high end kits, they need more aging though. I made a couple of VR Mezza...

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I always take as much liquid as possible, even if it means some lees go with it. I never bottle my wines for at least 4 months, longer for top end kits. If you want to bottle your wine in 28 days from starting, always leave as much lees behind as possible, you will lose4 to8 bottles of wine...

I wouldn't judge your wine until it ages at least 4 months. I have not liked most of my wines right after finishing fermentation. It is amazing what a few more months will do. Let it age in the carboy awhile, you can always blend later if you do not like it then. Dave

My Peach wasn't drinkable for about a year, now it is wonderfull. It was exactly as you describe right after fermentation completed.

Nothing like being resourcefull, wine looks fine. Dave

I'm not very good at describing wines,I like what I like, andIlikeMezza Luna. It is medium bodied with cherry and raspberry flavors, somewhat tannic with a hint of oak. I have my second kit of this bulk aging now. I may oak this one a little more. Dave

After reading that, I had to get a glass of my Mezza Luna, sit down, and relax.I enjoy this as a hobby too much to ever think about opening a winery.