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  1. Chiumanfu

    To use or not to use Potassium Sorbate

    Considering the following example, would you use the Potassium Sorbate as stated in the instructions or would you leave it out? RJS Super Tuscan SG 0.996 Added oak dust to primary and raisins+spiral to secondary Going to bulk age for at least 6 months No plans to back sweeten I would love to...
  2. Chiumanfu

    Recommended free SO2 level

    I have a RJS EP Pinot Grigio that I'm ready to bottle. The pH is 3.05. The winemaker calculator is telling me that I should be at 25mg/L free SO2. Most of the charts out there suggest around 15mg/L free SO2 to achieve 0.8mg/L molecular SO2. The winemaking calc is consistently about 10ppm higher...
  3. Chiumanfu

    DIY Stir Plate for Titrations

    I got my Vinmetrica SC-100A SO2 Analyser a few months ago and I've been playing around with it, getting used to the instrument and the testing process. It is a beautiful addition to the winemakers tool kit and I think it should be high on everyones wishlist. The one thing I didn't like is the...
  4. Chiumanfu

    RJ Spagnols RJ Spagnols Annual Factory Sale on now

    RJS is having their annual factory sale. As usual, it is a wine makers paradise. For those of you lucky enough to live in Vancouver, it's well worth the visit. Here are some pics.
  5. Chiumanfu

    Vacuum Pump Degassing Methods

    I'm experimenting with different methods of degassing wine with a vacuum pump and I'm interested in hearing what you guys do and what may work better than others. Method 1 - Splash racking. I see the majority of videos on youtube of people splash racking to rack and degas at the same time. I've...
  6. Chiumanfu

    Quick drinker?

    I'm still somewhat new to the scene but I've been bitten by the bug hard. I have 3 batches ageing right now. Winekitz Ultimate Estate Reserve Chile Vieux Chateau du Roi - 4 months RJ Spagnols En Primeur Italian Pinot Grigio - 1 month RJ Spagnols Winery Series California Cabernet...
  7. Chiumanfu

    DIY Temperature Controller

    Description In this thread, I'm documenting another project that I've hacked together. The only area available for me to brew wine is in my poorly insulated garage. The temperature in my garage fluctuates quite a bit. During the winter it can drop to 5C and in the summer it can be 30C. I bought...
  8. Chiumanfu

    DIY Vacuum Pump

    Description I've documented my experiment with a DIY vacuum pump for transfering wine between carboys, degassing and eventually bottling. This will be a work in progress as the system matures and I optimize the setup. Imploding carboys can be very bad for your health. Check your carboys for...
  9. Chiumanfu

    Beginners questions about tasting corks and Kmeta

    I'm a complete beginner (wine-making and wine in general) and I bought a kit from my local shop to get started. The kit I bought is the Winekitz Ultimate Estate Reserve Chile Vieux Chateau du Roi (8 week). My first question is the kit did not include Kmeta, only Diversol. If I follow the...
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