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    Crush Numbers

    On Saturday 10/9 I crushed the following California lodi region grapes 4 cases of Cab Sauv, 5 merlot, 5 Sangiovese and 2 Alicante. Initial numbers were Sg 1.107 Ph 4.09. I was unable to take a TA reading. Wednesday 10/13 I got my delivery of Go ferm and Yeast, i winged it and added about 3/4 lb...
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    Adding oak chipsTo a barrel

    Anyone have any hacks or tricks to adding oak chips to a wood barrel I want to be able to add them but pull them out so maybe a mesh bag or something?
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    So2 test

    Hello, I was thinking of adding this testing kit sold on more wine MT 140 Economy Aeration-Oxidation Free SO2 Test Kit | MoreWine Do any of you use it and what can you tell me is it worth it? Also, says that kit supplies you with enough chemicals to do 2-3 tests. I would probably need to do...
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    Barrels after removing wine

    Hi everyone out there in the wine making world. Hope everyone and their loved ones are all safe and healthy. Was wondering what everyone does as far as barrel maintenance once they rack wine out of their barrel. I was thinking i would just run some water through it and let it dry for now till im...
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    Italy Trip

    Im planning a visit to Italy with my family next year have any of you been, and was wondering if you have any must see winery suggestions or stories.
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    Sulfite addition help

    I just finished my MLF confirmed by the chromatography test. I was going to rack and sulfite now. I have a question if I don’t know what my free SO2 is but I do know my PH how do you know how much to add. My wine is currently in 6 different vessels I have 4 5gal carboys and 2 demijohns worth. My...
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    Ta Test results and adjustments

    I just ran a new test calibrated my ph meter took the ph it’s now up to 4.05 it’s been going through Mlf for 2 weeks now. So it’s come up which I expected. Did the TA test for the first time on the wine since my previous attempt failed since I used the frozen must which I thawed. The TA came in...
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    TA titration test

    So tried taking an acid test TA. Since I didn’t have my testing kit at the time I crushed the grapes I took some of the must and put it into a bottle in the freezer. I thawed it out and used that. For some reason it’s not working out. The instructions say to take 5ml of wine add to the beaker...
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    Don’t try this at home

    I did something pretty dumb hope it doesn’t ruin my wine. After crushing grapes which I sulfited I decided I was going to wait to add my yeast a few days let them “cold soak”on the skins probably would have been ok since weather has been cool at night here in Long Island Ny. I picked up 12 lb...
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    Fermentation Tub

    Hello fellow wine makers. I scored some nice used equipment this weekend including a S/S c/d, a basket press some demijohns and a fermentation tub. I’ll post pictures. Also, the gentleman I bought them off of has more of The tubs different sizes I bought a 350liter, and fermentation tanks. He...
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    Grape Source

    Where do those that live in Long Island get your grapes from? Anyone have a list yet for 2018?
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    Bourbon Barrel

    I bought two 15 gallon used Bourbon barrels (they were only used once and are in fine shape) I’m aging my super Tuscan blend I made last season in one of them can’t wait to see the result. By the way if anyone is interested they have a lot of different size barrels for sale upstate New York.
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    Barrel question

    Has anyone used a barrel to age their precious wine I’m considering a 30 gallon one. Any recommendations on them or input greatly appreciated.
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    Every wine makers worst nightmare

    Was racking my super Tuscan tonight, after I was finished decided I should move the full Carboys and then it happened. Only out 5 gallons but still sucks.
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    First attempt at Super Tuscan

    I crushed the following this weekend 3 cases cab sauv, 4 cases of Merlot, 4 cases sangiovese, 2 cases Alicante.
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    Getting ready to Rack wine out off gross lees

    Hi All, This year I crushed 5 cases of Merlot, and 5 cases of Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. I kept their musts separated in two brute 36 gallon pails. Their Brix were both 27, that was the best I could get with my hydrometer. I didn't add any sulfite to them just added 8 packs of Lavlin rc 212...
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