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01-07-2013, 01:13 AM
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I am new to wine making and I want to find a happy medium between kit wine processes and stemming and seeding grapes. Would that be using concentrates? And if so, where do I find good/quality ones (I. e. not Wal-Mart frozen cans) sorry for my prudence, still learning! Thanks!
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01-07-2013, 01:16 AM
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Originally Posted by adm5087
I am new to wine making and I want to find a happy medium between kit wine processes and stemming and seeding grapes. Would that be using concentrates? And if so, where do I find good/quality ones (I. e. not Wal-Mart frozen cans) sorry for my prudence, still learning! Thanks!
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A kit is a form of wine making from concentrates.
I think you'd be happy with wine from fresh juice. It is available from local wineries or your local brew supply store may carry it.
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01-07-2013, 01:19 AM
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That's what I think I am looking for. I want something with a bit of challenge, not just a cookie cutter approach.
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01-08-2013, 02:35 PM
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For a more 'hands on' experience than the wine kits, a pail of juice is the way to go. You should be able to get it @ your LHBS, or they can give you a local source. Be prepared to purchase all the other needed ingredients and weigh/measure them yourself! A good digital scale makes a world of difference.
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01-09-2013, 06:14 PM
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Thanks for the idea. I talked to my LHBS today, he does a juice order in spring, which I will take him up on thanks to your tip.
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01-09-2013, 10:26 PM
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I have made white grape/peach and white grape/ red raspberry from frozen juice in the grocery. Just picked up Cranberry/pomegranate and blueberry today on a buy one get one free for $5.79 for 2 bottles that are 101 oz each.
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01-09-2013, 10:58 PM
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Thanks for the idea. I talked to my LHBS today, he does a juice order in spring, which I will take him up on thanks to your tip.
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Remember, even if the supplier claims the juice was adjusted for sugar and acid, do your own tests. Also, some pails ferment in transit, so watch for freshness. |
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01-10-2013, 10:32 AM
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Remember, even if the supplier claims the juice was adjusted for sugar and acid, do your own tests. Also, some pails ferment in transit, so watch for freshness.
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Good tip Nova. |
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01-13-2013, 01:51 AM
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Just got my first starter kit today, and starting tomorrow. Thanks for all the feedback, it's why I love this forum.
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01-20-2013, 11:09 PM
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Ok maybe I'm missing something here, sorry if this is a stupid question. We bought a Winexpert Pinot G. kit and everything seems to be going well. But I am confused, it says to allow the wine to ferment down to .996 SG which I understood to be a dry wine? We were anticipating/hoping this being a sweet wine.... Did we just assume wrong? Or am I missing something? Help appreciated!
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