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  1. K

    Starting MLF

    @cmason1957 thanks for the reply. That's what I thought but started second guessing myself. Thanks for the confirmation.
  2. K

    Starting MLF

    Hi all, my first time with fresh fruit wine making and MLF. I am working on a Cab Franc. On pace to finish primary and press off skins at 7 days. My question is about how to start MLF. When I put into secondary I plan to add malo Culture but should I refrain from sulfiting at this time...
  3. K

    Pennsylvania Cab Franc

    Lucky enough to have a few grape growers in my local wine makers group. Got my hands on some Cab Franc this morning.
  4. K

    Bottling Mistake

    Yeah, its a Sauv Blanc. .. basement is holding steady at 58 degrees
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    Bottling Mistake

    Hi all, not a total newbie here, but definitely a newbie mistake. Went to bottle a batch this evening and got them all filled....took them over to the floor corker and....realized I don't have enough corks to finish the job. Any issue leaving the one case I couldn't close open until I can vist...
  6. K

    Slow start to feementation?

    Update: moved primary down to basement to take an SG reading. As soon aa I opened the top I could smell that sweet fermentation smell. SG was 1.060, and cloudy with CO2 bubbles so indeed is fermenting...just slower than I expected. Moved back up to upper level for warmth and wrapped with...
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    Slow start to feementation?

    Thank you, will definitely check SG. Thanks for the blending info. My only concern was possible residual sugar causing secondary fermentation in bottle. But I think the low amount of peach I plan to use as well as the plan to not back sweeten should avoid that. Good suggestion on small bottles...
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    Slow start to feementation?

    Thanks for the info. I truly appreciate it. I will warm her up this evening and see if we can't get this thing rolling. I am actually not much of a fan of fruit wines but I love peach flavor and thought it would be nice to sip this summer. If we like this I will most certainly try my hand at...
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    Slow start to feementation?

    Looking for some advice on next steps. Started a peach wine from Vintners Best concentrate on 9 Jan (Yes, the corn syrup stuff... don't judge.) After adding water SG was 1.080, temp of juice at 70 F. Used EC-1118 yeast. My basement is a constant 58-60 degrees. I know its at the low end of the...
  10. K

    Wine lover becoming winemaker

    Thanks for the info regarding WGD. I will definitely be trying that Sauve Blanc. Good point about being aware of how much wine will actually be produced. Seeing as I have all 6 gallon Carboys it looks like I will meed to grab me a 5 gallon. I too am looking to buy a press as I move into fresh...
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    Wine lover becoming winemaker

    @CDrew thanks for the reply. Just read through your 2020 thread and looks like you have been busy! Your remarks on the WGD customer service and quality sold me. I had looked into them but was sort of on the fence. I will be interested to see how that Sauv Blanc/Semillon blend turns out.
  12. K

    Wine lover becoming winemaker

    I have not yet, but I will now! Thanks for the info! Kevin
  13. K

    Wine lover becoming winemaker

    Thanks for the reply. Love me some Sangiovese as well.
  14. K

    Wine lover becoming winemaker

    Thanks! I do plan to do the research early to see what I may be able to get my hands on out here. Would love Lodi, Paso, and Amador/El Dorado grapea.
  15. K

    Wine lover becoming winemaker

    Thanks for the reply! Paso Robles has some amazing Cabs! I have also looked at winegrapesdirect and look to grab some frozen sauv blanc from them as well. I am a big white wine drinker in the summer so Sauv Blanc is my jam... not a huge fan of buttery Chards. I like the crispness and citrus...
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