Hi all,
I'm going to attempt my first red wine with MLF.
I don't have a crusher/destemmer yet so I figure it will be best to try frozen buckets first.
I've decided to do a Pinot Noir (2 buckets) from Wine grapes direct and I have 2 choices:
2012 PINOT NOIR
Sonoma Coast, Price Family Vineyards
$135 per 5 gallon pail
Brix: 24.8
pH: 3.9
TA: .55
2013 PINOT NOIR
Sonoma Coast, Durell Vineyard, Upper Blocks
$175 per 5 gallon pail
Brix: 24.5
pH: 3.50
TA: .58
Price is not a determining factor for me, so with that being said:
1. Which would you choose?
2. What kind of yeast would you use?
3. What kind of MLB?
4. Oak?
What kind of numbers are "ideal" for a Pinot Noir?
Any help will be appreciated, just trying to make sure I get all my ducks in a row.
I'm going to attempt my first red wine with MLF.
I don't have a crusher/destemmer yet so I figure it will be best to try frozen buckets first.
I've decided to do a Pinot Noir (2 buckets) from Wine grapes direct and I have 2 choices:
2012 PINOT NOIR
Sonoma Coast, Price Family Vineyards
$135 per 5 gallon pail
Brix: 24.8
pH: 3.9
TA: .55
2013 PINOT NOIR
Sonoma Coast, Durell Vineyard, Upper Blocks
$175 per 5 gallon pail
Brix: 24.5
pH: 3.50
TA: .58
Price is not a determining factor for me, so with that being said:
1. Which would you choose?
2. What kind of yeast would you use?
3. What kind of MLB?
4. Oak?
What kind of numbers are "ideal" for a Pinot Noir?
Any help will be appreciated, just trying to make sure I get all my ducks in a row.