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wine on skins should be mixed at least twice per day. final removal is once fermentation is complete and wine is racked skins are pressed.

for the tannins I have had good luck adding 4 oz. dried elderberries to the juice.

I would suggest fermenting separately then blend. More control over aromatic etc. I would also suggest 71B to retain aromatics.

buy 71B on Amazon

leaf phylloxera can be controlled with Seven

https://northeastwinemaking.com/products/novatwist-screw-cap-for-bottles try this

Waterloo container will sell wine bottles in small quantities. shipping charges ae usually the turnoff. However they have the screw top bottle with a Sterling finish, this is the finish used for commercial screw top wines. screw top closures are available on amazon search for Novatech.

suggest making a sweetener two cups sugar to one of waiter, take a number of wine samples either 60 or 100ml. add sugar in 1/4 tsp increments to the sample ie first -1/4p; second sample 2x 1/4p; 3rd sample 3x 1/4 sample do taste tests. repeat in 1/4 tsp increments as necessary, once...

I believe this is a Japanese plum tree

my thought also. as the vines mature and more fruit the wire will sag and some tighting will be required each season.

mature vines can have roots 8ft deep and around the surface of the vine. if you can dig up and reserve a good amount of roots they may survive a transplant.

planting vines east to west is fine. The grapes will achieve highest sun exposure, Caution on the wine break as the shade does not reach the vines. you will receive lower growth and harvest because of the shade.

add 4 oz of dried elderberries to must to get some tannin

I decided to approach the corking in another way. I bought screw top bottles using the Stirling finish. found the screw tops on net. as you can see from the video Steve modified his corker to pneumatic. suggest contacting him for any advice.

potassium sorbate can be detected by some winemakers. it resembles bumble gum. if using suggest making some wines without

increase temp and stir every day

I always used SEVEN in my tanks mix

I would suggest double checking your method of sso2 measurement

ground venison makes great meatballs

there are correction calculations on the Internet. start with Northern Brewer