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I finished my first batch of wine back in February of this year (Cabernet Sauvignon). I opened a bottle in early March to try it and found it had some carbonation to it. Didn't think much of it so I thought more shelf time might help. Opened another bottle yesterday and still the same...

I'm guessing I'm fine since I woke up this morning. I didn't realize that the container I was keeping my mixture in was holding in fumes. Took the top off the jar, poured it into my bottle washer and BAM! Thanks for all the responses. The good news is I'm bottling my first Cabernet Sauvignon...

Just want to make sure I'm not hurting myself. I just inhaled a huge whiff of my potassium metabisulfite mixture and the fumes were extremely powerful. So much so it sent me into a coughing fit and gave me a head-ache. Is this stuff harmful to me or my family. Please let me know if I need to...

Thanks everyone for the quick and insightful responses. So the only other thing I'm still up in the air about is that some people suggest adding welch's grape juice to the must to sweeten it and some feel that ruins the wine. I'm not sure what road I'll go with but at what stage would I add...

Hello All! Just a newby question. I'm thinking I'd like to do a sweet riesling for my next batch (my wife likes sweet wines). I think these are referred to as "ice" wines??? Please feel free to correct me if I'm wrong... What are your suggestions for a good quality wine kit for a...

Thank you for all the warm welcomes! I'm making the Vintners Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon. Seemed like an easier kit for my first run and I really enjoy bold cabernets. When I racked it today to my carboy it was actually smelling like wine...yippie! Hello deboard! I live in Lexington so...

Hello all! Just recently got into wine making (actually I'm already on the racking process of my first batch). I have been keeping up on the forum with discussion for a couple months and just though I'd formally introduce myself and become a member. So hello! I look forward to great...