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Hi Guys I'm looking forward to making some cabernet sauvignon but unlike last year I'd like to experiment with a new yeast BM-45. Has anyone used this yeast before and if so are there any particular recommendations or things I should look out for? Carlo

I'd like to know when to do my second racking. This is a batch of Cabernet Sauvignon where conditions for MLF were not favorable so I placed my carboy in a cool ,dark and dry place it's been there for a month and I could see a substantial amount of sediments down at the bottom. I would like to...

I would like to add oak cubes, my lab report says oak aging and some extra tannins can help give a better taste to my cabernet sauv. I'm confused as to what type of oak cubes, French, American or other, heavy, medium or light toasted. This is my first time so I'm not sure which is best for my...

I just got my lab test results and I was recommended to add 15mg/L (ppm) to my wine which has zero so2 present. My quantity is 20 liters. This is pre MLF. I get a result of 0.52g of sulfite. Can someone please confirm this value.

I'm using this for the first time am I suppose to dissolve it some water or do I sprinkle it directly on the must?

Hi I just did some tests on my Cabernet Sauvignon the Brix is 25, T.A. .42, PH4.1. What's the best way to correct these numbers?

I just pressed 250 pounds of grapes and added potassium metabisulfite, how long must I wait to add my yeast?

Hi guys I got myself a PH meter / tester with 0.1N titration solution, I would like to know if I have to purchase a burette in order to run this test.

Hi guys as I explain in my Introduction to new members forum I've been around wine makers for many years and I basically inherited all the big equipment (basket press, grape crusher, carboys etc.) but not the fine tuning stuff like refractometers, ph testers, high end balances etc. I would like...

I've been a wine makers assistant since the age of 5 making wine with my dad and uncle but know its a new beginning to start the right way and most of all my way. I will be seeking lots of technical help from this forum things that never concerned my dad or uncle. Salute!