PVPP is an acronym for a long complicated name for an inert finely ground plastic that binds with polyphenols in wine. I got mine from Presque Isle Wine Cellars (great source for homewinemaking equipment). It's recommended for removing bitterness, which it does, but for removing VA gag, that's...
As a home winemaker, I've had to deal with spoilage due to volatile acidity a few times. Once I actually boiled the wine in question (VA is called that b/c it can be separated from the wine by boiling the volatiles off) but it was a total PITA. The final wine was a bit flat on the fruit, but...
I just tasted and blended several port components together that were sitting around the place for most of a year: so glad everything is clean and stable still! Am working with a 2015 Norton base (fortified post-ferment) and by now it's nice and mellow. Made a 2/3 blend of that with 1/3 Vermont...
Hey Troy,
You're a trooper! Did you know Glacier Bear makes high quality fruit wines that are Alaska-grown? Good for you for helping out your disabled Vet friend but mind you don't overdo it with the crutches, etc.
Have you figured out how to ameliorate the acid in your wine? Cranberry and...