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I was wondering if anyone had experience with extended maceration (EM) or cold soaking in a home winemaking context. It seems from a google search that not everyone is convinced of the benefits . I am obtaining some hunter valley Shiraz grapes this year and was wondering whether anyone has any...

Hi I was wondering if anyone had some advice on good yeast recommendations for shiraz grapes. Last year I used Wyeast 2049 champagne on a cabernet sauvignon ferment as it was all I could get at the time and it worked well in that there were no problems with the fermentation but I wonder if...

Hi, I am having my first crack at winemaking this year and was wondering if anyone can point me in the direction of where to buy wine grapes. I have heard that the Sydney fruit markets have them (at Flemington) but I dont know who to ask etc Also does know of any other sources? Thanks Al