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I have read that you can top off a 6 gallon carboy that is bulk aging 5 gallons of wine with Co2 gas. Does any one have thoughts on this?Would you recommend doing this? It seems that everytime I go to Rack all my 5 gallon carboys are full. I purchased a Co2 bicycle tire inflator and it seems...

Being my first attempt at grapes, I think I will pass on the MLF at this time. thanks for the info.

Jeff thanks. I like the guy. Buy most all my kits from him execpt for 2 that I got from George. If I have concerns I always come here for answers. I belive the same yeast was used by all. My room I ferment in is kept at a constant 73-74 and my temp readings have all been within limits. I did...

by the way I did not start yeast until the 20th.

I added 1/4 teaspoon of k-meta on the 19th. Mixed yeast, Red Star Pasteur Red Yeast with about 1/4 cup of 85 degree water let set 15 minutes and added to must. Not looking to up the abv. Just think that it should ferment lower. Maybe I am wong. From my caculation I am at roughly 13.3 % abv...

This is not a kit but I hope someone here can give me some advise. My first try at fresh grapes, Lodi CA Cabernet Sauvignon, 80lbs. Everything was going well until I was ready to press. Starting SG was 1.103.Brix 25.5. It got down to 1.0 and everything stopped. Same reading for 4 days. I went...

One thing I learned about PDF-XChange Viewer is, go to File, click open (the pdf you want to open), then go to file, export. This allows you to save as a jepeg. By the way where is Hayward, WI.? My daughter and here family live in Sheboygan.

It really is not that bad. I am sure there is an easier way, but I have not found it.

forgot to mention, as a jepeg file you can upload to the forum

Since I use word to design my labels when I take them to Office Depot to print I have to convert them to a PDF file then to a JEPEG. this process is a little cumbersome but works for me. Its not that tough. Both programs are free. First you need a program called PrimoPDF. This installs like a...

used word 2007. But there has to be something easier. I like it because of all the different fonts.

Will do... Many thanks

Just a few sample Labels I wanted to share. The Cab, Chardonnay, and Pinot Grigio are still bulk aging. The picture of Pikes Peak was taken from our deck this spring. Still had snow up there until 3rd week of June.

Thanks for the reply.. I did this with a gallon of WV Trinty Red. Did not use a mesh bag but did strain it. Ended up with about 3/4" of fines from the fruit in the bottle. Did not look great but it sure tasted great with a splash of 7-Up.Only 1 little 375 left. Will take your advise and...

I have read some on Natural Fermentation. If I would add chopped fruit to a stabilized kit, (Island Mist, Black Raspberry Merlot), let it soak for 24-36 hours, then rack and bottle. Would the sorbate in the kit be enough to handle this?

Still proceeding with research on this project. Meet with the grad student at Colorado State, and just sent in my soil sample for analysis. $ 10 bucks, not bad! He told me when they get it completed he will get with a few others and decide what may work for me in Colorado Springs. They actually...

Thanks for the responses.. To clear up a couple of things.I am not looking to go commercial. Just something to research and play with. It was funny that both JWMINNESOTA and R Ziegleram posted links to Colorado State University. My son will be a Jr. there next year andnext Wednesday I was...

After 6 kits since April I am reallyaddicted to this. Have lined up some Grapes for this fall (500 lbs. CA Cabernet) to venture into the full path of wine making.I still have a lot to learn but would really like to turn a side yard into a small vineyard. Don't even know if it is possible to get...

Last weekend I went ahead and made up 2 gallons of the Sangria Recipe. Probably added more fruit then needed. It was a big hit at the 4th of July party we had. On Sunday I bottled. Maybe 1-1 1/2" of pulp settlement in bottle even after straining. Is this going to cause any problems?

This is what I am going to try. Would you leave out the Ginger Ale until serving or add it and bottle? <UL =disc> <LI =Msonormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; COLOR: #001f76; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list...