What R you doing today?

[Deezil]

On another note, our natural gas furance died last night... Not knowing much about natural gas, it was a "fun" crash course ( / )... Guy's supposed to come out from 10-12 tomorrow, so we'll see... Electric space heaters for now.. Poor power bill... But thank goodness for it being on the home insurance

Come to find out it was a 24hr emergency service call that we had placed with the home insurance company and by making us wait til today (since saturday night) to get it fixed, he's axed himself from ever getting work from the home insurance company ever again..

Didn't get a handshake, didn't get an explanation, didn't get eye contact, he was on the phone 3/4 of the time, didn't get a handshake when he left, nor a "thanks for your service" nor a "sorry we were late"...

And do i dare mention that his right-hand-man looked like he'd seen a ghost, inhaled his pupils, didnt give eye contact either, and didnt speak a lick of english?

Did i mention that the furnace is behind the wall of my winemaking area? So they had to walk right through.. Shoulda seen his eyes then...

I dont have any problem with immigrants - but if you come to America and cant supply common courtesy when you're on the job, you can expect to get told off.

/stepoffthesoapbox

 

[dan69man]

My new 20 l baby

 

[Runningwolf]

Very cool!!

 

[Boatboy24]

Nice toy! I recognize that Vino Italiano Cab label. Had one of mine last weekend.

 

[dan69man]

Nice toy! I recognize that Vino Italiano Cab label. Had one of mine last weekend.

How was it ? I have till July to hit the 6 month mark

 

[Boatboy24]

How was it ? I have till July to hit the 6 month mark

Mine is now 8 months old - I bottled it at 3.5 months. Only made it to 5.25 gallons and I added 12oz of organic raisins, 7oz of dried blueberries, and a banana to the primary. I also gave it about an ounce of med+ hungarian oak cubes for about a month in bulk aging. I call it the "Caber-NOT". I'd never compare it to any Cab I've had, but it's light, a bit fuity, and actually has pretty good body. For a cheap Cabernet kit, I think it makes a pretty decent Pinot Noir. (maybe I should call it the "Caber-noir")

 

[dan69man]

Mine is now 8 months old - I bottled it at 3.5 months. Only made it to 5.25 gallons and I added 12oz of organic raisins, 7oz of dried blueberries, and a banana to the primary. I also gave it about an ounce of med+ hungarian oak cubes for about a month in bulk aging. I call it the "Caber-NOT". I'd never compare it to any Cab I've had, but it's light, a bit fuity, and actually has pretty good body. For a cheap Cabernet kit, I think it makes a pretty decent Pinot Noir. (maybe I should call it the "Caber-noir")

lol wow sounds good! This was my fisrt kit so the only thing I did was add some Med toasted Oak shavings to it during fermemtation. Guess I'll just have to wait and see.

 

[ffemt128]

Having a glass of Presque Isle 2007 Chambourcin. My juice this year definately isn't this dark in color. About time to add some oak to it I guess. What's everyone recommend? I have Medium French and Medium American toast cubes.

 

[Runningwolf]

Honestly Doug I would blend the two of them.

 

[rezod11]

Ordered my all in one yesterday, got shipping notification a couple of minutes ago..woohoo! I will be filtering and bottling next Tuesday!

 

[ffemt128]

Honestly Doug I would blend the two of them.

Interesting, andy recommendation on the mix.

I was going to do this with my Elderberry this year. I currently have 5 gallons sitting on 2 oz of medium french. Was considering adding an oz of american medium toast.

 

[Runningwolf]

50/50 I've done this and like the results.

 

[ffemt128]

50/50 I've done this and like the results.

Thanks Dan, I'll give that a try,

 

[Hokapsig]

Ordered my all in one yesterday, got shipping notification a couple of minutes ago..woohoo! I will be filtering and bottling next Tuesday!

you will wonder how you got along without it. AAA Best Buy for wine equipment...

 

[Hokapsig]

In WV for work today and had lunch at the casino with a friend who I will be doing some side work for in the next couple of months.

Off to Midland and Brackenridge tomorrow to take a couple of pics then call it a day. Depending on weather, I may put the Muscato, Cayuga, Stueben, Concord and Pinot Grigio outside again to drop more crystals....

 

[rezod11]

you will wonder how you got along without it. AAA Best Buy for wine equipment...

Nah, I haven't bottled anything yet But transfering from primary to secondary and so on was sooooo time consuming! I believe firmly in "work smarter, not harder."

 

[Hokapsig]

It got rid of any residual "Fizzies" from my wines. And it IS much easier to rack and transfer. In fact, I may be doing some of that tonight as the Apple/Rasp and Apple/Cherry might be ready to go to the carboys.

 

[ldmack3]

Eyeing my new toys. 2 40 lt Vadai's.
Got a double batch of CC Sterling Malbec and CC Sterling Carmenere fermenting for these.
At the rate I'm already drooling I may never make it!

 

[Pumpkinman]

Racked the Brunello _ man this is going to be a great wine, the grape skin pack added a lot of body and mouth feel, easily degassed with the All in One Pump
Racked and back sweetened the Tropical Blend, bottled 3 gallons
Bottled 3 gallons of Berry Bliss Melomel - by far the best batch yet, it is unreal as a true Melomel!
Started 2 bottles as a test of Bzacs 2 week spumante

 

[millwright01]

Came down with a nasty cold. Stayed in bed all day. Just got up to have some dinner and ordered my allinone wine pump. Makes me feel a bit better buying toys!!!