I am making 2 * 5 gallon batches of Dried Elderberry/Frozen Blackberry wine, 1 is oaked, the other is not. They have just started fermenting in respective...

Having established a vineyard of 400 vines over the past 14 years at Lake Macquarie NSW, Australia it is time to move on. If there is any one keen to get out...

How many cups of corn sugar would equal a kg? I've been trying to google it with no luck.

Being a Newbie, I have thousands of questions. Right now my question is about measuring sugar. I understand SG, how to use a Hydrometer, and how to...

I am considering ordering malbec grapes from South America. The supplier has quoted 18 pound boxes. How many gallons should I get out of an 18 pound box of...

What are some of your favorite wine and mead recipes? Have you had any experiments that got rave reviews? The one thing I've made that everyone seems to like...

I am very new to winemaking. My first batch of kit wine is still in primary fermentation. But I am already looking forward to the next batch. I have...

Is the old adage one gallon of wine per vine true? I have a small lot and would like to plant enough to make a carboy (6 gallon/23L) per year. About how many...

I have been receiving a lot of good advice about when to sulphite (see below),and I hope to apply it when or if we have a good English summer and...

Can any one tell me how to make a Banana F-PAC? I have made fruit ones but banana I can't figure... Tom --

Hi group, back again last questions on my 07 Concord/Buffalo red. Very brief recap... August 17 -19 Started 10gal must 8 Campden Tabs, 2 gal water, 19...

There are a bunch of choices for adding a bit of oak to wines and meads, such as barrels, cubes, chips, liquid essence, and powder. There are also numerous...

you break your racking cane on a sunday, and the "local" wineshop is a one houre drive away arrrg, someones gotta have a funnier one than that (note: I was...

I have had some good advice from this wine group but still remain confused about when to use sulphite.I have successfully made some excellent red and white...

I just purchased a Weston Wooden Fruit & Wine Press (model # 05-0101). I used it this week for the first time and it worked great. The wooden slats on the...

I am about to start my Wine Expert kit (Chilean Carmenere/ Cabernet Sauvignon) Would this kit benefit from Jack Keller's 6 month "Extended Instructions for...

I'm embarrassed to be asking this question, because I'm a fairly experienced winemaker. My question concerns a persistent primary fermentation, but the SG is...

I was wondering where a good place to buy wine labels is. E.C.Kraus used to have nice ones you could print on, but now only have one type. Thanks

Alright, I've got the first batch of Champagne bottled for several months now. I pulled out a bottle to test how it was going- and was a bit disappointed. ...

Blueberries, blackberries, pomegranates, black currants, and elderberries are all popular fruits for country (non grape) wines. But what's your favorite...

I'm considering purchasing a recoop barrel. I've had a number of negative comments on refurbished barrels in general, but recoop seems to have won over a...

Hi , We are a small wine circle in Northamptonshire England UK , I have only just discovered this news group and would like to make contact with any other...

I'm curious - how many of you have already bottled your '07 whites? Or, when do you think you will be bottling them? My '07 Viognier has been fined with...

I live in a rural area and my home has a septic system. I'm familiar with these systems as I've lived in homes serviced by one for over 30 years. Rarely have...

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