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I've been using Avante for a few years now with great results. Last year was my first attempt at saignee on Zin & Cab Sauv. My intention was to improve my reds, not to create a rose. That said, all my attention was given to the reds. The rose was given Avante & nutrients, regular rackings...

Talk next week.

Blackcap, I'm interested in 300L. I'm in (516), PM me contact info if willing to part out, thanks

Here are some pics of the screen set up on my vats

I had the same problem. The challenge with the screen is it doesn't sit on the bottom of tub. I carefully place something between the tank sidewall & the screen. This keeps downward screen pressure on tank bottom. It may get knocked loose during punch downs & valve clogs with seeds. To...

Jim, instructions for my 300 say test should be done under 3 mins. Not sure if a longer titration would cause your outcome. I yank the probe & power off the unit as soon as test is done, this eliminates any second guessing, which I always try to avoid in this hobby.

Stay the course! You can always blend prior to bottling.

UGH!!! Crush, there are no words! I admire your positivity, could have been the whole brute i guess. Much like AJ, I'll be raising a glass in honor of your 40 gallons of must this evening. Keep the updates coming!

I would not mix strains. As long as Brix is 24* or less, the 5 grams of 212 should get it done with proper nutrition.

Something I've always wanted to try, just difficult at these quantities. Good luck!!

Looking great at punch down! I'm sure they are crazy busy at LWL & Gusmer as well. Hopefully "thinking" MLB but responded yeast. Chromotography will tell the tale. Keep updates coming!!

Would you consider low ferm temps? Might be catch 22, longer fermentation, but less extraction?

Strictly post primary use or rack & return as well?

Very nice, beats the bucket brigade!

Fantastic. I had a steel gravity D/C for years that was showing its age. Even with rollers spaced out process was aggressive on stems & grapes, I ordered repair parts through wine makers depot for recently acquired destemmer, they were extremely helpful. Thanks.

Looks great Crushday. I've had similar spontaneous ferments take off while coming out of cold soaks. Identical temps, different grapes, one starts to kick before the other. Much like yourself I added starter ASAP. I always SO2 @ crush, I guess those wild yeast cell can"t wait to get to work...

OUTSTANDING! I see a refrigerated box truck in Crushday's future!

Thanks Stickman, I'm looking for larger storage capacity. I like the idea of micro ox which I'm currently lacking in glass. I'm not making small lots of different varieties, primarily 1 or 2 varieties kept solo, sometimes blended. Decisions, decisions..... Thanks for the input.

Looks great Stickman, awesome updates. I've been considering Flextank purchase or var. cap. stainless. Has your experience been positive? Appreciate any input you may have. Thanks