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Found this on a previous thread: https://www.piwine.com/gondola-enamel-red-gallon.html https://www.winemakingtalk.com/threads/looking-to-restore-a-used-crusher-destemmer-anyone-have-recommendation-on-how-to-safely-remove-rust-and-repaint.79404/ RobPell, I believe that was your thread in...

With Grapes, I ferment then MLF for 6 weeks to 8 weeks and then add Sulfite. Interestingly, I'm now thinking of holding off adding Sulfite until after the two week clearing phase.

When I read this poll, I was going to select 30 gallons in the 26–50-gallon range thinking I hadn't made too much this year. Then, I thought I better consult my logbook. I was off a bit. Right at 78 Gal (295L) and I am at my carboy/aging area capacity with my other aging wines! 8-gal...

I don't believe I have been to any wineries in North Carolina (yet) but came across this list of Appalachian Wineries that were impacted by Hurricane Helene and found it very disheartening. The list is extensive, covering wineries in NC, SC, and Georgia, and it really gives some scope to the...

Good information. Thanks for sharing. Yes, those in the Cybertheft racket have no morals. Always check the url for legitimacy (if you can).

I have the same problem with some of my silicone stoppers on 1 gallon or 5 gallon carboys. I either tape them down or zip tie them down from the neck. The rubber stoppers work best, and I will only buy/use those if at all possible. I've re-washed them, sanitized them, and dried them and the...

Welcome to WMT. This site has been very helpful to me since starting my winemaking journey. I am sure your questions can be answered, and your insights/experience will be welcomed!

Rocky/Bryan/Steve, I should have paid more attention to math (Algebraic variables) in High School. And college. Thankfully I am an IT Project Manager and math skills are more basic :) . Great explanation, Rocky. I now need another beverage (are there 4 or 5 glasses per bottle? or just 1)...

That title should be xxx Corks for Wine Bottling to Outer Space...let me try and figure out how to fix that. I came across a 13-minute video highlighting the Corticeira Amorim company and how they process wine corks. It is not a technical video, but a good overview of the process of harvesting...

In addition to the extra yeast, I would add in yeast nutrient. Feed that yeast, give them every opportunity to grow.

I have two of them in my wine room, and they work as intended...you just can't stack bottles on top of one another for more storage space. Except maybe the top row...which I do stack two high.

I just looked at my 'wine book' after opening a bottle of WE Super Tuscan. I pitched it on Oct 24, 2021. I followed the instructions on this kit, with the exception of adding another ounce of American Oak chips after secondary. I bottled the wine Aug 1, 2022 so 9 months aging. My notes show...

We just did a quick hit winery and drive tour from Kent, OH over the Memorial Day weekend. We drove down to Charlottesville and hit: 1) Barboursville Vineyards - Great experience, great wine. The reds shocked me in the complexity and taste...The Nebbiolo blew me away... The Cab Franc was also...

Interesting that the US is relaxing the laws around the inhalation of Marijuana, implying it must be healthy, but attacking the wine/alcohol industry as it is bad...https://tomwark.substack.com/p/no-amount-alcohol-healthy I do believe that there is some value in THC for pain relief, but it is...

What an excellent read on the 2023 grape growing and harvesting summary. Thank you for posting, as it was chalk full of facts to help me understand better some of the options around harvesting for specific brix and shoot length and its impact on berry clusters (well maybe an impact).

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@RylanJacobs I started off at 1.102 fermented to dry .994

I echo the Extension Office for some information. Also, @winemaker81 you have any input?

Your land choice was a wise one. It is beautiful. Welcome to WMT

I've been quietly wondering how long I'll be making wine as my wife rarely drinks it anymore and my family really isn't into it as much either. My kids will drink mostly the sweet stuff and rarely the Malbec or Cab, and my brothers and dad will not drink it. I'm continuing, but this has always...