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Well... Sounds like a sound operation thus far, keep on fellow clergyman. ;-)

^^100% Agree! Once stabilized there are only 2 ways to affect the flavors; 1) Aging(Preferred option) or 2) make another batch twice that size and once it's done with the primary fermentation portion, add in the first batch, with Yeast nutrient.(maybe even some Yeast Energizer). Take an SG...

Normally, you'd drink the sample because you need to know what the wine tastes like at every point of the process.

Yep! It's pectin! Don't worry about it... When you rack it will be thrown out!

There IS a watermelon flavoring on the market that will assist in fixing the smell and taste if you are lacking. Look on JimsHomeBrew.com

All of the test batches waiting to age drop their lees.

Strawberry & Elderberry Wine. I made this one with no Peaches and No Bag. Just free floating.

Made from SC Peaches. Most of the deep red stayed through the entire process! It did lighten up a bit but its still beautiful!!

Strawberry Wine Test batch

Strawberry, Elderberry and Peach Wine. I made this with a friend of mine and um... yeah.. WOW!

My name is John, I am currently living in North Augusta, SC and I've actually knowing how to make wine since I was about 8 or so. I used to get wild raspberries squeeze the juice then put it in a plastic pop bottle and 3 months later... BUBBLES! LOL! My cousins and I would all sleep the rest of...