Enologico is right, Willie. I think its called Acetobacter bacteria. It
can come from a lot of different places. Fruit flies which carry it on
their feet, dirty or contaminated containers, dirty fruit, so on. Good
luck with your second batch..

"enologico" > wrote in message
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> believe me,
>
> Your wine turn into vinegar because you have bacteria there. When you
> work without sulphites your fermentation must be fast and effective as
> well as, the recipients must be filled as ealry as the fermentation
> ends.
> Sorry for my english
>
> Willie S ha escrito:
>
> > jim,
> >
> > i used the muscadine's own yeast.
> > i tried my granddad's recipe, nothing but fruit,water & sugar.
> >
> > this was my first time makeing wine, hopeing my second batch does
> > better.
> >
> >
> > willie
>