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  1. salcoco

    Moving Lots of Must

    I has the same problem. I made a chute with 4 inch PVC pipe some elbows and a large funnel. elbow used bottom and top to get things vertical. chute was at a 45 degree angle down the cellar steps. fermenter at the bottom. used a bucket of santizer down the chute at begining worked great. used it...
  2. salcoco

    Digital Refractometer

    I disagree. granted it is useful to determine the brix of grapes and to determiine harvest. it flexibility in having to use only one drop to determine brixc make it a handy tool in fermentation as well. used duriing fermentation it determine the must is fermeting and thje sg is reducing once it...
  3. salcoco

    Fertilizing established grapes.

    I used to fertilize witih a balaanced fertilizer just after harvest a cup a plant . why? over half of root grwth is post harvest. the I would also fertilize at bud break. Why? nutrition would reach grape c;lsusters by the time they bloomed and set. also one cup per plant.
  4. salcoco

    Greater Kansas City Cellarmaster's Wine Classic

    We have finally been able top recover from the pandemic lockdowns and isolation to reestablish our wine classic. Our 22nd and will be held on Jan 27, 2024. Entries are $12 limit 6. Entries are due Jan 2-11 2024. More details available in the attached wine packet and flyer. Note that wine kits...
  5. salcoco

    Source for professional labels

    onlinelabels.com
  6. salcoco

    Stuck fermentation after racking

    one method that should work using EC1118 develops a yeast started once fermenting well add one liter of wine. once this volume is fermenting well add two liters of wine. continue in this manner doubling the added volume as soon as previous volume is fermenting
  7. salcoco

    Flowers of wine or…?

    rack immediately. add Kmeta 1/4 tsp for 5 gallons/ check ph adjust as necessary insure air lock is good fit.
  8. salcoco

    Wine on skins

    wine on skins should be mixed at least twice per day. final removal is once fermentation is complete and wine is racked skins are pressed.
  9. salcoco

    Decision on Fresh Italian Juice

    for the tannins I have had good luck adding 4 oz. dried elderberries to the juice.
  10. salcoco

    Need help making rose

    I would suggest fermenting separately then blend. More control over aromatic etc. I would also suggest 71B to retain aromatics.
  11. salcoco

    Apricot Wine Yeast

    buy 71B on Amazon
  12. salcoco

    101-14 Rootstock Phylloxera Question

    leaf phylloxera can be controlled with Seven
  13. salcoco

    Source for bottles and closure discussion

    https://northeastwinemaking.com/products/novatwist-screw-cap-for-bottles try this
  14. salcoco

    Source for bottles and closure discussion

    Waterloo container will sell wine bottles in small quantities. shipping charges ae usually the turnoff. However they have the screw top bottle with a Sterling finish, this is the finish used for commercial screw top wines. screw top closures are available on amazon search for Novatech.
  15. salcoco

    What causes my wine to be sour? and

    suggest making a sweetener two cups sugar to one of waiter, take a number of wine samples either 60 or 100ml. add sugar in 1/4 tsp increments to the sample ie first -1/4p; second sample 2x 1/4p; 3rd sample 3x 1/4 sample do taste tests. repeat in 1/4 tsp increments as necessary, once...
  16. salcoco

    Name this fruit

    I believe this is a Japanese plum tree
  17. salcoco

    Need Some Trellis Advice

    my thought also. as the vines mature and more fruit the wire will sag and some tighting will be required each season.
  18. salcoco

    Transplanting vines

    mature vines can have roots 8ft deep and around the surface of the vine. if you can dig up and reserve a good amount of roots they may survive a transplant.
  19. salcoco

    Controling wind damage

    planting vines east to west is fine. The grapes will achieve highest sun exposure, Caution on the wine break as the shade does not reach the vines. you will receive lower growth and harvest because of the shade.
  20. salcoco

    WineXpert WinExpert Classic Sangiovese

    add 4 oz of dried elderberries to must to get some tannin
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