They do have pits, i don't think they are broken. what exactly is yeast
nutrient? thanks

"Dar V" > wrote in message
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> Did they have pits? Did the pits get broken? You do need to use campden
> tablets, plus some yeast nutrient. Please check out this site
> http://winemaking.jackkeller.net/index.asp for a recipe to follow. I
would
> also have some concerns about how bitter the wine may come out. My first
> batch of cherry wine (using tart cherries) came out very tart, almost to
> tart to drink. I used different cherries the second time around.
Good-luck
> and welcome.
> Darlene
> G'town Wisconsin
> USA
>
> "Nick R" > wrote in message
> ink.net...
> > I picked 5 gallons of bitter cherries, rinsed, and smashed them. I then
> > added a little less than 6 quarts of boiling water. I am letting it sit
> for
> > 24 hours. Today I will strain the juice and add 2 pounds of sugar per
> > gallon of juice. Then add some yeast and let it start fermenting. Do
you
> > see anything wrong with this setup? I didn't have any campden (sp)
> tablets
> > to put in. A buddy reccomended them. Do you have any suggestions or
> advice
> > for future batches? thanks much
> >
> > Nick
> >
> >
>
>