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The fortified Blackberry Port had finally softened enough to be acceptable by October 2018. As of about 2 weeks ago, it is quite smooth and I am not hesitant to share or gift it to family and friends. I don't know that I will ever fortify with Everclear again. I think that I will try using VSOP...

CellarCraft Showcase Walla Walla Cab Merlot is my favorite dry red that I've made to date.

Why oh why did I wait so long to acquire this gem? I recently purchased the Deluxe All In One package, the headspace eliminator and the precision adjustable vacuum valve. I've used the AIO to rack and bottle several times now, and it is amazing. I have not lifted a full carboy once since this...

As mentioned by another member, I use a paint scraper with replaceable blades...do be very careful and always scrape away from you and the hand that is holding the bottle. I wear heavy rubber gloves (like you'd wear when cleaning the house or washing dishes) and they have saved me from a near...

Red: CC Showcase Walla Walla Cab Merlot White: CC Showcase Yakima Valley Riesling I've made many WE kits and most have been very good, but I keep coming back to these two CC kits as my favorites. WE Selection International Italian Brunello and Selection International Argentinian Malbec (both...

WE Diablo Rojo. Pitched 2/2017, carboy aged, bottled 2/2018. I had about 400ml remaining after bottling, and stored the remainder in the fridge in a sealed mason jar to use for cooking. Took it out today and sipped some after leaving out at room temp for about 10 minutes.... wow! I've never been...

Opened my last bottle of WE Selection International Argentinian Malbec pitched 3/2015.to have with homemade smoked venison sausage. The Malbec was delicious; smooth, dry with notes of bittersweet cocoa on the finish. Wish I'd held back more than one bottle (many a home vintners' lament....)

Ditto on robot65

I am just beginning a search for a wine cooler for storing/aging my wines. I do not have the option of building a dedicated climate controlled wine storage area. Am looking for others who have recently purchased wine cooler(s) in the 150 - 200+ bottle capacity range. Can you share what brands...

Hi Mike, would you recommend that I begin a new thread with my question? I haven't seen any other forums that have the input that I'm seeking. Thanks!

Precious! Identical twins?

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Jim, I am just beginning a search for a wine cooler. Can you tell me which model EuroCave you purchased? Also, which other brands were under consideration and what were your reasons for choosing this particular brand and model? I have only shopped the Wine Enthusiast web site thus far, and they...

I would love to win a CellarCraft Showcase Walla Walla cab merlot!

I tried the CellarCraft WallaWalla Cab/Merlot at 9 months from bottling (2 weeks shy of 1 year from pitch date)...Amazing! I am not a big Merlot fan, but this blend is delicious. Full-bodied, fruity yet dry with notes of black cherry, coffee, and a hint of licorice. Will definitely make this one...

Wish I could afford an AIO. Maybe after the daughter's wedding in May I can start saving up for one...

Good point re: the oak cubes releasing some air, and the potential damage to the plastic paddles if I stir again at this point. I think I'll go ahead and rack in 4 days and, rather than bottle in a few weeks, I'll carboy age for a few months to be sure that it is done releasing CO2.

I do this as well. My current kit is a WE Select Petit Verdot. I used a drill mounted stirring device to whip it when adding the KMeta, sorbate and chitosan. Got very few tiny bubbles when Vacuvin first applied. Added oak cubes 24 hours later, and have kept under Vacuvin for past 4 days, pumping...

I am making a Selection Petit Verdot. I degassed...or thought that I had...4 days ago and have kept the carboy under negative pressure with Vacuvin. Added the oak cubes about 24 hours after degassing. I use the Vacuvin a couple of times a day to maintain negative pressure. Before I added the...

I just found some oversized shrink caps on homebrewit.com, reasonably priced. I happened upon free shipping for "Superbowl Monday" :)