Making a batch of grape wine 6 gallons worth, what should my OG be?

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I usually start all of my wines at 1.095 to 1.100. This give a nice 13% alcohol. If you make it much more, you're making rocket fuel that takes forever to age. Any less than 12%, and you run a risk of not being able to keep your wine for very long, as the ABV helps to protect the wine.
 
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