Quick question

[harleydmn]

Just got my Chilean pinot noir grapes yesterday. Took a reading and sg was 1.104. Should I add any water to bring it down? Using rc212

 

[Phador]

Seems like everything should be fine the way it is as far as SG goes, unless of course you want a lower ABV when your done, in which case you would want to water things down a bit. At its current SG I think it would yield a little north of 13%. Although many on here have a far better understanding than I. I'm sure someone will chime in with greater detail soon.

 

[harleydmn]

Thanks did not really want to add any water. Just haven't had any kits with a sg that high

 

[FABulousWines]

If you are concerned about the yeast reacting to all that sugar, go with a yeast starter and once the yeast is hydrated and happy, add in some of the must. Once acclimated to the diluted must, add to the fermenter. You should do fine.

 

[harleydmn]

Got my starter going right now. Boy I got some nice grapes from harford vineyard

 

[Boatboy24]

Got my starter going right now. Boy I got some nice grapes from harford vineyard

I was very happy with mine. Too bad the timing was off. Maybe we can meet in the fall for tha Californians.

 

[harleydmn]

That would be great