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Do any of you have a formula to use in making so2 additions? I use the powdered Kmeta and I generally add 1/4 tsp. kmeta when I crush my grapes. As I understand it, this is roughly 50 ppm. After Mlf is complete I'll add more (up to 50 ppm.). A freind gave me a formula for this and I'd...

Good luck with your Cab.Sauv. I'd love to get my hands on a couple of buckets of good California Cab. I made Cab. from 3 vineyards in Virginia this year, but all of the grapes had ripening problems or rot (really disappointing), so I'm not expecting too much. I may end up with some blendable...

Allie, I don't grow my own grapes mostly due to space issues and poor soil. I have woods all around my property and don't get enough sunlight. I source my grapes from local vineyards. Kev

Typo, Be sure to STIR the lees. Kev

Reddart, Glad to hear your MLF is progressing well. Be sure to sure the lees up 1 or 2 times per week, nothing violent, just stir the lees back into suspension. Ph 3.1 is a bit to the low end for Mlf, but its working so thats good. I'd wait to oak it! Give it plenty of time to mature. Kevin

Hello to all of you. My name is Kevin and this obsession has gripped me for 9 years. I started with kits, but make mostly grape wines now. I made some blackberry this year, but I'm always on the lookout for new grapes. Thanks for including me. I look forward to sharing ideas with you...