New Guy from PA

[sumting4u]

Hi my name is Darryl and I live in Easton, PA. After moving here 5 years ago from NYC I wanted to take up a hobby so I selected wine making. I've been making wine, mostly merlot for over two years now. I would appreciate any tips on how to make a better merlot. Thank you all and I look forward to meeting you.

 

[Julie]

Hi Darryl,

Welcome to winemakingtalk. Glad to see another Pa winemaker here. If you post up how you make your merlot it will give us a better idea on helping you out.

 

[rodo]

Welcome to the forum Darryl I think everyone on Wine Making Talk is in agreement that we need more Pennsylvania members,....well at least those of us from PA think that.

 

[Runningwolf]

YA HOOOO another PA'er. Welcome to the party. Take a look at yesterday's posts as there are some super cheap carboys available not too far from you.

 

[djrockinsteve]

I would appreciate any tips on how to make a better merlot.

I've made Merlot from day one. My wife likes a well oaked Merlot so this year as I still try to please her wine taste buds I will be adding 2 cups of oak to the 5 gallon carboy.

Yes let us know what you have done to your Merlot so far.

 

[JasonH]

Welcome. Good choice on the hobby!

 

[BIGJEFF]

Welcome to the site! I hope it helps you as much as it's helping me!!

 

[Wade E]

Welcome Sumting, are you making Merlot from grapes, juice, or kits? We would love to help you and there are many options and also opinions on this and there are many ways to skin a cat so just because there may be different answers doesnt mean that one person is right or wrong. Glad to have you aboard.