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**mail box[_2_]** · 12-01-2008, 02:33 PM posted to rec.crafts.winemaking,rec.crafts.meadmaking

On 1/10/2008 9:49 AM, wrote:

Since starting your first batch of wine, what have you changed in the
way you make wine?

I now always pitch an active starter;
Always maintain sulfite levels;
If I back sweeten, I always use sorbate and sulfite;
I always age 9 months to a year or more before bottling;
Oak where style appropriate;

That's all I can think of. My hobby has become one of what not to do
rather than what to do. That has made it very much more enjoyable for me.

Cheers,
Ken