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I found out Regina Juice Buckets are treated with Lysozyme after VP-41 and Acti-Malo inoculation. History prior to innoculation. 10 days fermented to residual sugar of .0.4% Merlot, and 0.2% Cab and Zin as indicated by Clinitest. Racked once MLF'd now 10 days 20 days into process Should I...

I read let it go for 2 weeks after those chromotography reports indicate complete.

Splash racking is fine if you suspect a wine fault that has no other recourse than splash racking plus crossing your fingers. Aside from wine faults, after primary fermentation 7 to 10 days, there is not much sugar left and the oxygen introduced is more harmful than benefical with regard to...

pH? I read that if pH is at or close to 3.5 or higher that VA (vinegar) will form during the MLF process. Is this a valid consideration before MLF initiation?

Thank you for your reply. I have used the Vinmetrica 300, after proper calibration, on all 4 buckets. I used a Hanna pH meter in conjunction as I trust it more than the Vinmetrica 300 for pH. As far as the juice already being pitched with yeast, I have 4 other pails started a month ago and...

Do I need to add sugar? Hello everyone, I am thoughroughly bitten by the wine making bug. I have read so much on the subject in such a short time, my mind has not had time to sort things out yet. Can I please ask your advice. I purchased 4 6Gal Pails of Regina and took all the initial...