Fine Vine Wines Forum http://forum.finevinewines.com/ This is an XML content feed of; Fine Vine Wines Forum : Last 10 Posts Sun, 21 Mar 2010 23:11:29 +0000 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 21:44:59 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 8.03 30 forum.finevinewines.com//RSS_topic_feed.asp Fine Vine Wines Forum http://forum.finevinewines.com//http://www.finevinewines.com/images/fvw_logo_new.jpg http://forum.finevinewines.com/ Bottling, Corks, Caps and Labels : Bottle washer & bottling day http://forum.finevinewines.com//forum_posts.asp?TID=9729&PID=128888#128888 Author: rrawhide
Subject: Bottle washer & bottling day
Posted: 21 March 2010 at 9:44pm

I made up this bottle washer from a sparging unit i got from MoreWinePro.  It sure works great -  you can wash/sanitize bottles fast.  I think i did 6 cases in 20-25 minutes.







washes 12 bottles at a time and I have a meta solution in the tub.

Leave for about 3 minutes and then on to the bottle tree for drip drying for awhile




powered by a small electric pump that I recirculate the cleaning solution in tub.



each base bottle holder has its own spray nozzle



i have several different bottling methods and i think that I like the wand the best




3 batches I bottled this afternoon - from fresh juice  - #1  Pinot Noir;
#2 Petite Syrah and #3 Old Vine Zin.

Now, on to the labels - they are always fun to design.

late

rrawhide
]]> Sun, 21 Mar 2010 21:44:59 +0000 http://forum.finevinewines.com//forum_posts.asp?TID=9729&PID=128888#128888 Winexpert : Chocolate Raspberry Port! http://forum.finevinewines.com//forum_posts.asp?TID=8067&PID=128887#128887 Author: wade
Subject: Chocolate Raspberry Port!
Posted: 21 March 2010 at 8:34pm

Yes, to get it down to its recommended sg before adding the f-pac. ]]> Sun, 21 Mar 2010 20:34:23 +0000 http://forum.finevinewines.com//forum_posts.asp?TID=8067&PID=128887#128887 Friendly Chit Chat : Only in Texas.............. http://forum.finevinewines.com//forum_posts.asp?TID=9726&PID=128886#128886 Author: xanxer82
Subject: Only in Texas..............
Posted: 21 March 2010 at 8:28pm

They need some of those stores up here lol]]> Sun, 21 Mar 2010 20:28:21 +0000 http://forum.finevinewines.com//forum_posts.asp?TID=9726&PID=128886#128886 Winexpert : Chocolate Raspberry Port! http://forum.finevinewines.com//forum_posts.asp?TID=8067&PID=128885#128885 Author: rrs26ja
Subject: Chocolate Raspberry Port!
Posted: 21 March 2010 at 8:06pm

I have had the heat belt on since I started the kit. I transferred to glass today and will continue to stir and check. Is the next step to read below 1.020?]]> Sun, 21 Mar 2010 20:06:43 +0000 http://forum.finevinewines.com//forum_posts.asp?TID=8067&PID=128885#128885 Friendly Chit Chat : Only in Texas.............. http://forum.finevinewines.com//forum_posts.asp?TID=9726&PID=128884#128884 Author: wade
Subject: Only in Texas..............
Posted: 21 March 2010 at 7:24pm

Originally posted by appleman

Hey, they do have two doors. One is for booze, the other is for guns. That way when you enter they know which one you are after, so Wade be sure you go in the right door- or is that left- to get whichever 45 you want.


Rich, I guess Ill have to walk right down the middle!]]> Sun, 21 Mar 2010 19:24:24 +0000 http://forum.finevinewines.com//forum_posts.asp?TID=9726&PID=128884#128884 Bottling, Corks, Caps and Labels : Busy Saturday http://forum.finevinewines.com//forum_posts.asp?TID=9728&PID=128883#128883 Author: vcasey
Subject: Busy Saturday
Posted: 21 March 2010 at 7:19pm

Thanks for the nice comments everyone!
The tasters are in the fridge. Those are in screw cap bottles because I wanted a couple available that I could enjoy without worrying about bottle shock. For some reason I don't have many white wines on hand ...........
]]> Sun, 21 Mar 2010 19:19:05 +0000 http://forum.finevinewines.com//forum_posts.asp?TID=9728&PID=128883#128883 Bottling, Corks, Caps and Labels : New Label http://forum.finevinewines.com//forum_posts.asp?TID=8618&PID=128882#128882 Author: wade
Subject: New Label
Posted: 21 March 2010 at 7:17pm

I used Microsoft Picture it! I also dabble just a little into Photoshop CS but not much as that program is way over my head and I just dont have the time to figure it out. If you have a digital camera then it most likely came with some sort of photo editing software. ]]> Sun, 21 Mar 2010 19:17:11 +0000 http://forum.finevinewines.com//forum_posts.asp?TID=8618&PID=128882#128882 Bottling, Corks, Caps and Labels : Busy Saturday http://forum.finevinewines.com//forum_posts.asp?TID=9728&PID=128881#128881 Author: wade
Subject: Busy Saturday
Posted: 21 March 2010 at 7:13pm

Great job, I see some tasters corks on a few there, might we have had some drinks afterwards or did you run out of corks. ]]> Sun, 21 Mar 2010 19:13:23 +0000 http://forum.finevinewines.com//forum_posts.asp?TID=9728&PID=128881#128881 Winexpert : Chocolate Raspberry Port! http://forum.finevinewines.com//forum_posts.asp?TID=8067&PID=128880#128880 Author: wade
Subject: Chocolate Raspberry Port!
Posted: 21 March 2010 at 7:08pm

Do you have the temp in the mid to upper 70's cause it really needs to be on this kit! You are probably reading it right, in case you havent noticed by these posts this kit is a problem child trying to get it to ferment to its proper sg after adding the corn sugar. keep the temp up and keep stirring to get it down further. ]]> Sun, 21 Mar 2010 19:08:53 +0000 http://forum.finevinewines.com//forum_posts.asp?TID=8067&PID=128880#128880 Important Topics : Problems http://forum.finevinewines.com//forum_posts.asp?TID=9717&PID=128879#128879 Author: wade
Subject: Problems
Posted: 21 March 2010 at 7:05pm

Originally posted by Joan

I can read your posts a lot faster now, Wade! =)

You one crazy chick! ]]> Sun, 21 Mar 2010 19:05:03 +0000 http://forum.finevinewines.com//forum_posts.asp?TID=9717&PID=128879#128879