Thanks a million Joe for the fullness and helpfulness of your
response. The experienced winemakers on this forum, like yourself,
generous with help and mentorship, make this NG one of my favourite
daily links.

In a year or two (hopefully) I too will become a net contributer
rather than mostly a consumer of help and good information.

From the newbies to the more experienced winemakers he

THREE CHEERS!!

Jim