I found this add in one of our local papers for elderberries (almost ripe) to pick ;2lb for $1. I'm going to call the number and see where it is and such. ...

Hi I opened a 2003 red wine on Saturday. The nose was a bit sharp and full bodied but still very fragrant and good to drink. Having only 1 glass I closed he...

Hi Folks I have had a lot of problems with oxidation in apple wine. Is there any problem with putting a quater of a campden tablet in each bottle prior...

Here's the tale of last year's Chambourcin making. After a search on the internet to find a local source of wine grapes, I got my order in late to Vigna Del...

Does anyone have a recipe for mango wine that is made from dried mangos? I have no idea if you can take one of Jack's recipes for fresh mangos and convert it...

I ran across this simple recipe. Can you see if it looks OK as-is? Should anything be added or omitted for flavor or safety reasons? I am collecting recipes...

Hi Folks I am looking for a source of Botrytis cineria spores to play with. Any suggestions? Thanks Paul

Can one get an accurate acid reading on must that has begun fermenting?

I just kind of feel bored just now. There is nothing on TV & radio but hurricane people talking about Charley. Sun is out wind is light and I kind of feel to...

I just made a blackberry wine. I will be able to get more berries but, not enough to make a 6 gallon batch. My question, what other fresh fruit would compliant...

I gave up on the balloon wine idea and got me a couple of 3 piece airlocks, some bungs, racking siphon, and some yeast. I believe I need a few other things...

I receive today my bladder press and i have few questions about their utilisations ; 1) Can i press even if i only fill half the bladder or even less ? 2)...

Hi, I've been looking for hours on Internet to find a place within the US where I can buy vermouth herbs. Found only UK sites so far. Any ideas? TIA! -- Best...

Maybe a silly question OK, I understand that sulfites have been used throughout history in wine making but I have been curious as to how they did it. We have...

Wine kit: Selection 2003 Hanagan Cabernet Merlot (BC) Hi, My wine is in the secondary fermentation process which is supposed to last approx. 10 days but it...

Well i am making balloon wine and i was wondering if it would be better if i used boiling water or luke warm water when making the wine. Are there any pro's...

I have made a some wine and have always bottled the wine after the firmentation has ended in a glass carboy. I then leave the wine in the bottles for some...

A while back I posted about my chardonnay having a grapefruit like taste and wondered if it would go away. I had many encouraging posts saying it would...

I was told by a friend(who know it allJ: in order to make vermouth, after finishing making the wine, I should started again but make sure it has enough sugar...

Hello, I am considering using gas (CO2) to transfer wine from a open-head (locking top) 55 gal poly drum. There are 2 small screw-plugged holes on the lid...

I do my winemaking in a 16 X 16 room in the basement of my new house. The humidity are too high in the summer, around 80% and sometimes even more. The temp is...

I have a huge amount of these plums available this year and I would like to try making plum wine. So far I have only made hard apple cider. If anyone can help...

Hi.....in a few weeks my local supplier will have his listing of prices,etc. of california wine grapes.I was wondering if anyone has been following the growing...

Just an FYI... I did a little experiment with cheap tequila yesterday. I filled a 250 ml graduate with a 10% solution of alcohol. (62.5 ml 40% ABV tequila,...

I plan on making a Kiwi/Peach wine. Do the Kiwi's need to be peeled first? I'm thinking of cutting them in 1/2 and freezing before use, peeling takes more...