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Snafflebit reacted to winemaker81's post in the thread Ways to tone down caboy aged flavors ( compared to Barrel aged) with
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I haven't experimented in this direction, yet. I'm comfortable with using oak cubes during bulk aging and produce a result I like. I'm... -
Snafflebit reacted to BarrelMonkey's post in the thread One wheel in hand and eight on the ground...2022 Wine Making Season with Like.
That's what I call getting value for money out of your chromatography kit! Except the scientist in me can't help but comment that you've...
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Snafflebit reacted to Jusatele's post in the thread Ways to tone down caboy aged flavors ( compared to Barrel aged) with Like.
that is a good answer I also use plastic carboys and plastic fermentation chambers some people use Stainless steel my best friend has...
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Snafflebit replied to the thread Ways to tone down caboy aged flavors ( compared to Barrel aged).Big shout out to @mainshipfred for sharing his finishing tannins with me. I started a thread a while back on this subject. You mention...
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Snafflebit reacted to mainshipfred's post in the thread Ways to tone down caboy aged flavors ( compared to Barrel aged) with Like.
You might want to consider powered tannins for your carboys. There are several out there though unfortunately there are only a few you...
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It's quite common for a small amount of Petite Sirah (5-20%) to be added for structure and improved color. Some Zinfandels can be...
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Snafflebit reacted to NorCal's post in the thread Is it safe to say that all wines improve with age? with Like.
Like all answers in wine and poker, it depends. My whites go down hill within two years. My reds I feel peak at year 3, maybe 4...
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Snafflebit replied to the thread Where to by V-shaped crossarms?.I buy my vineyard supplies from A&J in Calistoga. They are all knowledgable and helpful. Now, don't count on them having exactly...
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Snafflebit reacted to BigDaveK's post in the thread Delicata squash wine - I'm going for it! with Love.
Transferred to secondary this morning. Been growing this squash for years, my favorite, and unlike others the skin is eaten. I believe...
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After 15 days in a sealed bucket I just racked 24 gallons of a Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot blend to secondary. I used three different...
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Snafflebit reacted to Flufnagel's post in the thread Short Primary Fermentation Italian American Tradition? with Like.
Camigliano most likely? https://goo.gl/maps/6pjhyJ1qb2LruE9KA Press the speaker button on this page to hear it...
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Snafflebit reacted to Trevisan's post in the thread Short Primary Fermentation Italian American Tradition? with Like.
I can relate very well to Rocky's posting; just about spot-on. My parents were from Italy. I fondly remember as a child preparing the...
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Snafflebit reacted to Rocky's post in the thread Short Primary Fermentation Italian American Tradition? with Like.
I have been involved in winemaking in all capacities from stripping grapes from the bunches as a child of 8 in 1950 to making my own...
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This is what a cracked carboy looks like: This was my fault - I was cleaning it and probably used water that was a bit too hot...
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