For a couple packs I will squeeze and wring out the bags. I used a press after wringing them out once and got about a 4-8 oz of wine. So you would have to determine if the press is worth it.
I will be going out of town in a couple weeks and I have my Zinfandel closed up and on the skins. I’ve been keeping the room averages around 70-71f and will continue that until Dec 1. After that for the next week would it be ok for the temperature to run 65-68? Or should I continue to keep it at...
I mixed up the Zinfandel Forte kit yesterday to prepare to pitch the yeast today. Measured the ph 3.85 this morning and it seems a little high for a starting PH. New Apera PH60 with new calibration solution. Calibration done prior to testing. SG is 1.102 With 6gal of water. Should I leave it...
Got an email from Matt yesterday.
“The Full Truckload of Fresh Juice Concentrate arrived last Friday and we have been in production ever since it arrived. The Pre-ordered kits will be shipping out by the beginning of this week.”
Is there anyone on here still waiting for their pre-orders? I guess it takes a few weeks to get them all out. I’ve not heard anything yet on mine. Waiting for a couple Zinfandels.
Just finished an extended maceration on my Petite Sirah and checked the ph. Starting it was 3.65 and after fermentation it is 3.81.
Should I do anything at this point or is that PH number fine?
I tried calibrating my ph meter three times and it tested each time with in +- .05. in about a...
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Since I have the Color Pro that I used in my last batch of Petite Sirah, Is this good to add to all reds? I will be doing a Zinfandel soon and was wondering if I should add the Color Pro to it also?
For people that made the Zinfandel Forte Finer Wine Kit, I was wondering how close the Gnarly Head old vine Zinfandel Is to it. I like the Gnarly head old vine zine. I was thinking about making one of the FWK if it taste close.