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    WineXpert Eclipse Lodi Cab - calling all tweakers!

    Thanks for the suggestions! I’ll definitely look into the oak spirals. They seem to be popular with this wine. Would you recommend racking now to get off theprobably inch and a half of sediment and allow it to finish clearing in another carboy? I was planning on leaving in there for another...
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    WineXpert Eclipse Lodi Cab - calling all tweakers!

    Yes, the directions have you stabilize and degas adding k meta and sorbate and then the following day add the clearing agents and oak at the same time. I was planning on bulk aging but there is a TON of sediment on the bottom compared to other kits I’ve done. Not sure if I should top off and...
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    WineXpert Eclipse Lodi Cab - calling all tweakers!

    Hi all - I just read through this whole thread as I am in the middle of making this kit. Sounds like I made a few “mistakes” others have mentioned. For starters, I squeezed the heck out of the skin bag (love the idea of the extra bucket and bag btw) and I also followed the directions to a T and...
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    First crack at Riesling

    Hey all, Very new to all of this but have quickly fallen in love with wine making. Right now I’m just focused on the basics but can’t wait to experiment. I’ve made 3 kits so far, 2 Cabs and a Malbec, all WE. Just started a Riesling kit, also WE VR, but have a question on fermentation...
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