Sediment from Primary Fementation
November 9, 2011 by Instant Wine
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Some cool winemaking images: Sediment from Primary Fementation Image by Tim Patterson Racking my wine to the glass carboy left a bunch of lees (dead yeast, fruit parts and junk) at the bottom of my primary fermentation bucket.. mMmm? I think the cheesecloth bag of organic fruit caused most of this mess. The yeast really [...]
My wine is fermenting!
November 8, 2011 by Instant Wine
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A few nice winemaking images I found: My wine is fermenting! Image by Tim Patterson I waited for a day to let the potassium metabisulphite do it’s work on any wild yeast or bacteria.. and tonight after work I “pitched the yeast.” Not much more than two hours later I watched the first few bubbles [...]
Nice Winemaking photos
November 7, 2011 by Instant Wine
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A few nice winemaking images I found: Primary Fermentation Image by pwenzel
Cool Winemaking images
November 7, 2011 by Instant Wine
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A few nice winemaking images I found: Jody’s Birthday – 19 Image by sciondriver Stomping of the Grapes 2008 Image by deege@fermentarium.com Stomping of the Grapes 2008 Stomping of the Grapes 2008
Grove Street Winery
November 4, 2011 by Instant Wine
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Check out these winemaking images: Grove Street Winery Image by travelwitheric Grove Street Winery Lab Image by travelwitheric Grove Street Winery Image by travelwitheric
siphoning
November 2, 2011 by Instant Wine
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A few nice winemaking images I found: siphoning Image by turvyc Me gettin’ the suction goin on my first batch of wine! Image by ramtops Made from these windfalls. It’s glooping quite enthusiastically. Stays in here for 4 weeks, then is decanted into another demijohn, with no airlock, for another four weeks, then strained and [...]
Grove Street Winery Chiller Plates
October 28, 2011 by Instant Wine
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Check out these winemaking images: Grove Street Winery Chiller Plates Image by travelwitheric Wine fermenting Image by rovingI Made a batch of red wine a couple of years back. Classic Winemakers Image by camknows Outside Classic Winemakers. camknows.blogspot.com/2010/08/foto-friday-82710.html
Q&A: In winemaking, which is better, to let the wine settle out, or to filter it?
October 27, 2011 by Instant Wine
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by emeraldimp Question by Mean Green Answering Machine: In winemaking, which is better, to let the wine settle out, or to filter it? You ferment the wine and it finishes fermenting. Is it better to let the yeast and everything settle out onto the bottom, or to filter it out? Best answer: Answer by KyleI [...]
Home Winemaking – Airlocks – Don’t Keep Them Full!
October 24, 2011 by Instant Wine
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by Susan Drackett Home Winemaking – Airlocks – Don’t Keep Them Full! Airlocks are a vital part of the home winemaker’s equipment. Fitting into a bung or rubber stopper that is used as a closure for the carboy (secondary fermenter), an airlock should allow carbon dioxide gas to escape while keeping air out. Many new [...]
3 Tips For Sanitization in Home Winemaking
October 23, 2011 by Instant Wine
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by grendelkhan 3 Tips For Sanitization in Home Winemaking Experienced winemakers stress the importance of sanitizing equipment and work areas. Perhaps so much that new winemakers might get a little nervous about whether they’ve done a good enough job before starting their winemaking activities. Keep in mind that we’re not looking for sterilization – where [...]
