Mosti Mondiale to add grape pack or not to add

[Brad Simmons]

I have an All Juice Cab Sauv. in primary for a few days now - still cranking along, smelling awesome. But I just emptied my boxes out from George and found a Grape Pack in the bottom that I ordered (never remembered that I ordered it).

A - can I put it in now - while it is still bubbling? or

B - wait till I make my Renaissance Zinfandel next batch?

your input is greatly appreciated. Brad

 

[ibglowin]

Add it ASAP then keep it in the primary an extra day or two with the lid snapped and the airlock in place.

This will make a big difference in the wine from ABV to mouthfeel.

Hurry, don't delay!

 

[herbenus]

Put it in and buy another one for the next batch.

 

[Brad Simmons]

cool - I'll do it. This is an All Juice kit - that's ok?

 

[Brad Simmons]

I've got an Old Vines Zin that I can add it to that I can make tonight - also. So options here.

 

[Wade E]

What skins pack is this? I personally would follow IBGlowins recommendation.

 

[Brad Simmons]

Ok, so this is a good idea --- for every kit?

 

[Brad Simmons]

OK, I just looked at the online invoice to see which grape pack I have - this kit came with this grape pack, but I didn't see it - it wasn't in the box/kit, it was loose at the bottom of the shipping box.

I just looked it up and there is another post with the same complaint - its really not cool to find out --- days later.

So is it my fault for not emptying all my boxes immediately and knowing this ahead of time? Sure.

But when I order, sometimes - like this order, I get 5 big boxes and only open them as I make wine. the peanuts are a PITA, so I try to limit getting them all over.

So is it the All Juice kit's fault for not alerting me 'This is 1 of 2 packages needed for this kit'. maybe a little.

So, am I a doofus? or does something need to be tweaked to make this more clear? Or maybe I shouldn't order all this stuff at one time. Or maybe George could use the corn peanuts, so I don't dread sticking me hands in there to feel around.

 

[Randoneur]

Nobody here is going to call you a doofus for this!!
Just a littlecourse correction on this one for you.

 

[Wade E]

These are an add on Im pretty sure. Ill talk to George about maybe making a note or taping this package to the top of the kit or bucket.

 

[Brad Simmons]

thank you for all the encouragement and info guys - it means a lot to a guy to be pulling his hair out and having access to all your experience.

Wade, that would be great - tape the sucker - then no one will miss that bad boy.

I am excited to see how this turns out. All Juice, Old Vines, Grape Pack, Oak Chips, Cab. oh yeah.

 

[Wade E]

I let my wine ferment all the way dry in primary and just snap the lid shut with airlock around 1.020 and just shake it up a bit to get the skins tops wet and to get any viable yeast that might have gotten buried exposed again. I have been doing this for quite some time now and have never had a problem this way, it always ferments dry unlike when I was racking it early according to some instructions and I get to leave behind more of the heavier solids this way. It also drastically helps the wine naturally degas itself.

 

[vcasey]

I let my wine ferment all the way dry in primary and just snap the lid shut with airlock around 1.020 and just shake it up a bit to get the skins tops wet and to get any viable yeast that might have gotten buried exposed again. I have been doing this for quite some time now and have never had a problem this way, it always ferments dry unlike when I was racking it early according to some instructions and I get to leave behind more of the heavier solids this way. It also drastically helps the wine naturally degas itself.

+1
I think it makes all the difference.

 

[Flem]

Those aren't peanuts you're seeing. It's the free popcorn George includes with every order. Not too tasty, but plentiful.

 

[Brad Simmons]

Flem, I personally would pay extra for the shipping if he would go with the corn based ones. I know they are a bit more expensive, but the styro and the static electricity is amazing - they are everywhere.