DeerValley
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I made about 15 gallons of wine last year using grapes in the vineyard we purchased. I actually bought the house and the vineyard came with it.
The wine turned out good since my wife and mom enjoyed it. I used an old recipe from wine arts book.
I would like to do a bigger batch this year and try to make it better. Last year I didn't test the acid or PH. I have a few ?'s to help get me started.
1. What PH testers come highly recommended. There are so many to choose from
2. Same with acid tester
3. Last year I used like 10 gallon trash cans. This year I want to use 55 gallon drums. The drums had vanilla in them.
I was going do my primary fermentation in them and install a spigot to rack them in carboys for the secondary fermentation.
4. Reading about the MLF I hadn't heard about that before. I have been reading on here and believe the MLF treatment should start once the wine is put into carboys correct?
5. Approximately how many pounds of grapes would you recommend using for the Drums?
6. I am also going to try making some apple cider. Any tips with the drums and cider is also appreciated.
This would be a good start for any feedback. Thank you
The grapes are Marquette and St Croix
The wine turned out good since my wife and mom enjoyed it. I used an old recipe from wine arts book.
I would like to do a bigger batch this year and try to make it better. Last year I didn't test the acid or PH. I have a few ?'s to help get me started.
1. What PH testers come highly recommended. There are so many to choose from
2. Same with acid tester
3. Last year I used like 10 gallon trash cans. This year I want to use 55 gallon drums. The drums had vanilla in them.
I was going do my primary fermentation in them and install a spigot to rack them in carboys for the secondary fermentation.
4. Reading about the MLF I hadn't heard about that before. I have been reading on here and believe the MLF treatment should start once the wine is put into carboys correct?
5. Approximately how many pounds of grapes would you recommend using for the Drums?
6. I am also going to try making some apple cider. Any tips with the drums and cider is also appreciated.
This would be a good start for any feedback. Thank you
The grapes are Marquette and St Croix