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I'm finally starting my second batch. I ended up moving at the beginning of 2013 and have had too much going on to spend time making wine. I've already thawed my berries and have them in straining bags in my primary. Yesterday I added the boiling water, campden and pectic enzyme. Today I'm going...

I kept a journal because my memory isn't the best. 30lb blackberries 4 1/2 gallons water 10lb sugar 2 1/2 Tsp pectic enzyme 5 campden tablets 2 1/2 Tsp acid blend 5 Tsp yeast nutrient 1 pack cote des blanc Day 1 mashed berries in primary added 2 gallons boiling water let cool added campden...

Coming close to a year later and I have 1 bottle left of blackberry wine. For my first batch I am extremely pleased with the results! :r I'm going to start this years batch very soon. This time I'll also be using a 1 gallon growler for topping off the carboy. After racking my first batch many...

Thanks for the replies guys! I started the must on 11/30 and I am now a week into secondary fermentation! I have to say I was not expecting that smell but it has already grown on me! Been tasting it every time I check gravity and it is getting pretty strong! Me likey! :h

About to make my first batch of wine. Picked 60+ lbs of blackberries, haven't got the final weight yet. Ive been doing the research required for me to make it and every recipe I come across requires me to dilute the juice with water. Is this necessary? Can I go with pure Bberry juice or would it...