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Depending on the size of the operation, there are many methods of cap management. Check out this article: https://wordonthegrapevine.co.uk/cap-management-winemaking/#:~:text=Pumpover%20near%20the%20beginning%20of,and%20arguably%20more%20elegant%20wine.

Definitely not a corker. And, not something I've ever used for beer or wine making. Although, I have used a peristaltic and a vacuum pump - which this unit seems to have both. Perhaps that's all it is - some type of pump station. I would guess that the 1/4" jack is connected to the "outdoor"...

Congratulations Paul!

Totally agree with @Rice_Guy ... Mourvèdre looks VERY similar to what you have. Check that out...

I would recommend posting pics of the leaves (both sides) and the fruit... We can likely identify from the pics...

Like most people on this forum, I'll be making more wine than I can drink...lol I realized a few weeks ago that I'll be making my 84th wine this fall, a Merlot from Ruby Hill in California. SR 84 runs right next to the vineyard where the grapes will be grown and harvested. I'm making a...

Fred, that is incredibly helpful! That makes a much more sense... Thanks for helping to figure that out!!

I’m so confused with the volumes of my Speidel tanks. On January 6th, I started some Sauvignon Blanc from 7 frozen buckets of 100% juice from Yakima, Washington. Each bucket contains 5.25 gallons of juice. I had 7 buckets, which simple math says is 36.75 gallons. But, let’s just call it 36...

How did your wine turn out? I have a Pinot Noir Rosè that I knew had too much head room. I forgot about it for a couple of months now. I looked inside and floating on top is exactly what you experienced.

Well, Mike, I stand corrected. Did not know this information... Thanks for the insight!!

Great evening and great wines from all. Very kind words @NorCal - I'm blessed to know you and the rest of our crew: @4score @Busabill

Yes, from frozen must purchased through Wine Grapes Direct. I picked the buckets up from the freezer (Portland) on the morning of December 31, 2021. On January 2nd, I pitched the yeast - Harmony by Ch. Hansen. As far as Washington Cab, I can't find anyone willing to sell me Cab Sauv from...

Ch. Hansen Harmony. Unfortunately, Hansen discontinued this yeast. I really like it...

I have a 80L bladder press. Your estimates are spot on. The minimum I have used is 400 pounds of grapes, which is approximately 40 gallons of must. It's not quite full and I can easily lift the cage off while keeping the pomace cake intact. The most I've done is 600 pounds, or 60 gallons of...

Don't get nervous. There's enough CO2 dissipating during the MLF (and after completion) the wine is protected. Add to the fact that you're sufficiently topped up is very convincing. Again, you're in tremendous shape...