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[cindyjo]

Hi everyone, After getting through the holidays and managing an active 17 month old, I finally got to start my second kit.

My Reisling was a big hit at Christmas. This kit is a VR Italian Pinot Grigio. Starting SG was 1.082, which was just on the border of being too high and the Temp was 72. Lid in place and I am anxiously waiting to see if the bubbles start in the next 24-48 hours. I am sure I will have a ton of questions this time too but now I know where to go. Thanks in advance for your support and help and I am going to try to post pictures this time.
Cindy

 

[scotty]

One of the reasons I like starter bottles is that the activity start very quickly.

 

[masta]

Welcome back Cindy and glad to hear you are back to making wine instead of just listening to it with a 17 month old...

 

[NorthernWinos]

Good luck with your wine cindyjo..keep us Posted on it's progress.

I rehydrate my yeasts before pitching, they take right off within hours you can see activity..no waiting and wondering..

 

[smurfe]

Your temp is good. You ought to have some fermentation by tomorrow. That kit is the first one I ever made. Besides my crappy racking skills and racking a little sediment at bottling, it is a fine kit. Particularly for the price.


Smurfe

 

[peterCooper]

The VR Pinot Grigio was my second kit. I loved it. It didn't last long. If you like the Reisling you are probably going to love this one too.

 

[Waldo]

Welcome back Cindy.Look forward to seeing your progress on this one and pictures are always enjoyed.

 

[cindyjo]

I have been lurking for the past several months so I have kept up with everyone's news. I am really excited about this kit as next to the Reisling this is my favorite wine. I like sweet whites. I also recently bought a Viogneer (sp ??). also white. Will start that when I bottle the PG or buy a second carboy

. Christina, the 17 month old already has pulled the airlock off the fermentor. AHHH Parenthood, this is why I need the wine. Thanks for the support. Will keep you all posted

 

[peterCooper]

Been there, done that, not going back.
Superglue on the airlock. There you go.

 

[cindyjo]

Great idea with the superglue. I have baricaded the fermentor under the kitchen table and the baby is now staying away from it. It is bubbling like mad and the kitchen smells great. I cannot wait for my next SG reading so I can have a little taste. I am taking someone's advice to have a taste at every step so I can get use to what the taste should be like. That is a good excuse anyway.

 

[Steve]

This was my first kit. I messed it up pretty bad, but was able to salvage it with help from the forum. My wife poped the cork on the last bottle (which I was unaware of)a week ago when we had friends over.

It turned out to be awsome, especially for my first try...

 

[pkcook]

Hey Cindyjo,


I made a VR Pinot Grigio (not the Italian) and I must say it came out very nice. Needs a little bottle age (only bottled for a month now) but still very good. Good luck with the wine.