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This looks like BRETT. https://winemakermag.com/article/understanding-and-controlling-brettanomyces

Thanks Brian for that link. Probably not do it as these Merlot grapes are coming from California and will be a couple of days from harvest. I read the article and sounds that you need to do it to freshly harvested grapes.

Help me understand about Cold Soak. I have some Merlot grapes coming and have read somewhere that prior to fermenting let the crushed grapes sit in a cold bath 60 f for a couple of days ( 2 - 3 ) to extract color and tannins. What’s your thoughts. This will be my first attempt at fresh...

I am looking at some Frontenac grapes that are local. Thought I would take half for the port and the other half for wine. Just to try it.

Looking for a basic Port wine recipe. Alan

New to the game but what does abbreviation AWS mean? Amarure Wine S*****? Thanks.

Thanks for your information Mcjeff!

Congrats to those who entered and won medals! Curious as to who you used to ship your wine in for the competition? I understand Fedex air and ground won’t take them UPS is questionable, who did you use and how did you answer if any what’s in the box? Thanks

Thanks Guys I am over the Hill and lifting full glass carboys is starting to be scarry To do siphon racking and filling. I think I’ll let the better half purchase it at Christmas for me😊

Thanks winemaker81. Do you use this equipment?

Is this still available? Post above is from 10/22/2022.

Thank you, I won’t worry about it staining then. Thanks for your advice.

So do I or don’t I what would you do?

Hi I just received a NEW fruit press from EJWOX and am planning to use this for RED and WHITE wine. From the website: High Quality - Hardwood basket is made of red beech which is moisture and corrosion resistant. And breakaway basket that allows you to quickly remove the spent pulp between...

What winemaking supply store did you order from?

I have seen a hack to fill up head space by using glass marbels. Haven’t tried this but seems they would be easy to sanitize and would do the trick. Obviously you would need a lot of marbles and they are reusable. What do you think of this?

Rocky my bad yes Potassium Sorbate.

My thought is once you add Potassium Sorbate to your wine the yeasts are dead then back sweeten by adding simple syrup won’t affect ABV. WARNING only add a little Simple Syrup at a time with a good stir let sit for a bit then taste. If you obtain your level of desired sweetness stop. If you...

Hope it is an award winner!

WOW, posted a long time ago. Curious what did you do? Did you use the skin packs? Did you add raisins? Just curious why no body posted to help you.