Recent content by bpaolini

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I'm picking up fresh cabernet franc and barolo juice buckets next weekend and need advice on which yeasts to use for each. I've only made kit wines before so never had to think too deeply about this choice. I'm looking to preserve the fruit character of the franc while I want a deep dark rich...

Thanks for all the replies. I racked, sulfated, liquigeled, siligeled (I know those are not verbs and not really words). Anyway, following the kit directions it calls for leaving it for 7-10 days, then racking and bottling. Two questions: isn't that too short a period of time? Then I looked at...

I started the MM Amarone all juice kit in mid November. Following the instructions I racked it when it went below the recommended SG. Again following the instructions it should have been ready for Phase 2 and the second racking around 11/25 (when the SG was .996 or below). Unfortunately I was...

I meant no disrespect in my reply. I was only looking to learn more about it. You've answered my question. I find it real interesting and always want to look and learn. Thanks for taking the time and making the effort to help find the answer. Bob

Thanks for the reply. I'll keep trying to find suggested relationship between the two. Even if you're right about the quantity I still want to know why I can't seem to find that answer.

So, having made wine from kits, I thought I would step up to using grapes. I plan and am already thinking ahead to next fall. My goal is 10 lugs (360 lbs.) either of cab franc or a combination of grenache and syrah (60-40). Anyway, I've read in many places that to improve fruitiness and perhaps...