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Look at Joe's long thread here, lots of tips. https://www.winemakingtalk.com/threads/tweeking-cheap-kits.51904/

Sorry to inform you, but he's correct on this one.

This what I do, but I'll usually back sweeten with a little simple syrup or wine conditioner. Some sorbate should prevent fermenting in the bottle.

He is in Texas, but the member hasn't been here since March.

Now that is spin!

Supposedly there is fresh grape juice also.

Combo of vacuum juice and fresh juice with the crush skins included, only a 3-gal kit though. https://labelpeelers.com/finer-wine-kits-ultima-series-limited-edition/?mc_cid=8b93eb9e68

My sheets actually have a tag that says 'Top or Bottom' on each end.

Indeed, sad but true.

In fact, there is only one LHBS in San Antonio and that's in a city of 1.5M. They have a small amount of beer supplies, about all I use them for is when I need some extra bottles, there's just nothing else in the store I'd buy. I understand why no one carries stock anymore, but if I have to...

Yep, I knew George, nice guy. His store wasn't doing bad and he did expand into commercial hardware sales, but what really hurt him was when the state decided to tear up I35 in front of his store (actually several miles worth) and this wasn't a small project. Took about 4 years IIRC. George...

I can easily see your point. I only make kits, but with fresh grapes there well may be advantages. I experienced no disadvantages using Go-Ferm and was happy using it. I just saw no advantage to pay twice for the chems, since FWK's products worked well also.

Thought I'd share. I've been making FWK kits with a yeast starter recipe from MoreWine. Their recipe using Go-Ferm and Fermaid-O. I wanted to see if it made a difference from using the chems provided by FWK. This made a fine starter, kicked the yeast off in just a few hours, must fermented...

I have something similar and am also satisfied with it. Not using an AIO pump, but I am using their filling equipment. The filling wand is an excellent tool.

I still have one, and so does my Dad.

Yeah, think I'll stick to cigars. My brain is screwy enough w/o smoking pot too.

You might consider something like ColorPro to help leach color from the skins pack.

Thanks Jim, your directions are interesting and something to think about. Also, Forte or Tavola?

Great news Jim! Would you care to describe your award winning efforts as you made this FWK kit?