I think the main difference between red and white mother is the color of the
end product. If you use white to start a batch of red it will just dilute
the color a little. If you use red to start a white, it will never end up
white but will end as a Rose' which is not what you were aiming for. Now if
you want a Rose' vinegar ...

Ray

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> I want to turn some of my wine into wine vinegar.
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> I have seen 'mother' available from the local wine store for reds and
> whites. Is there a real difference? A friend of mine has mother that
> works just fine on his wine and he makes a it with a blend of red and
> white grapes.
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> Can I use kit wine that has been stopped with sulfates?
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> Can I use kit wine that has sorbate added?
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> What is the best way to store mother, to keep it active?
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> Thanks
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> Boatman
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