I would highly recommend getting a digital handheld ph meter. I believe ph strips are worthless for getting a clear indication of where the must is at. When using grapes getting the ph in the proper range prior to fermentation is key. I shoot for 3.45 to 3.5 for reds. This is nearly impossible...
Hello everyone, such a cool post here. I love reading everyone’s paths to winemaking so here is mine.
I was really never much of a wine drinker until my wife(girlfriend) started me drinking sweet white wines. Gradually my palate expanded and I would start to enjoy reds too.
She is half Italian...
I noticed the same thing. I actually just pushed the lid inwards to reverse the slope of the lid. I have had no problems since. And now the hole is the highest point.