Recent content by freddie1

Well hi there Wade, and you strated me thinking about that. Its a 2009 Merlot that my Dad made and just never got bottled. I swear that it tasted differently 3-4 months ago, but I did notice that the level on the demijoh was a little low. My Dad was always concerned about overdoing it with K-Met...

I have a Demijohn of 50L that has oxidised possibly due to insufficient SO2 or low levels. Looks Ok, not much browning but the taste has gone off. Is there anything i can try to clean it up. I'm happy to use this batch as a trial and attempt various things for experience evan if I can salvage...

What is the best time to place oak. Is it possible to do it between the racking periods. How long should the oak be left in or is that subject to the style or taste and finish that you are aiming for. What is the best way to suspend the oak in a demijohn or vat ?. Thanks.

As I'm new here I hope I'm in the right section ie., bottling, labeling etc. Can anyone suggest a simply system for labeling finished bottles that might be reasonably priced. I've only started but plan to do between 400 & 600 bottles per year. Just like to get the labels on neatly and...

Hi Mike, Which Hanna pH meter do most people go for as my basic research shows that not all are suited to wine. I tried your link but does'nt connect. Also, what life span can you expect from such a meter. Cheers.

Thanks PeterZ. Is this a bad thing & will it affect the maturing process of the wine.

Hi appleman, this system has the floating lid directly on the wine which floats on top of it. The gap between the wall ofthe container & the rim of the floating lid is taken up with the parafin oil. The lid (1Ft above) is mearly a dust cover.

My first attempt to prepare a batch of Bentonite for 50L to clear some wine. I followed a suggested procedure to a tee, and was expecting to end up with a creamy texture to apply. My solution ended up very watery and liquid. I left it for a day thinking that it might thicken up, but no go...

I have a stainless steel tank of 150L that is a variable capacity system that has a floating lid which is then sealed with parafin oil (200ml) to create a permanent seal. There is then a lid that fits on the top of the tank to act as a dust cover. This is the first time I have used this system...