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Hi all, I was calibrating my pH meter and the only solution I had was ph 10.01 buffer. I am doing a batch of El Dorado Pinot Noir and OVZ and both had pH in the 4s. When I added acid, the pH dropped initially to 3.5-3.6 range but now after 1 day of fermentation its up to 3.85. I'm just...

Hi all, My response to a post in one of the other threads got me thinking since there are others that have done El Dorado Pinot Noir. Just wanted to know what kind of Pinot Noir it comes out as - the typical Californian style that's bold or is it closer to a Burgundian style? Regards, Joseph

Hi all, given my recent 'failure' with the pinot noir, I have decided to diversify a bit and try my hand at marquette. I was able to source some vines from a commercial provider in Niagara on the Lake and will hopefully pick them up in a week or two. My question to those who have grown this...

Hi all, Hope you've had a good start to your growing season. Question for those in northern climates. i'm in Ontario and my 5 pinot noir vines have not shown much sign of life yet. Buds look like their swelling a bit, but there's no action on any of them so i have no idea if the plants are...

I posted a couple months ago that the riesling was going well, then not so well, not its back. Interesting now that the 5 gallon carboy is still a bit cloudy but the smaller 1/2 gallon is crystal clear. I also think the 5 gal has some CO2 while the 1/2 gal degassed quicker. Would the next...

Hi all, following up on my previous thread on Riesling. The low temp and slow fermentation is almost over. I was hoping for some guidance / opinions on if/when to do a slight bentonite fining. Should I do it now given that alcoholic fermentation is done so I can rack and bulk age for 5 to 6...

Hi all, First time making white wine from freshly pressed juice. Took a trip to Niagara on the Lake last weekend and got a pail of riesling. Juice was about 3.37 pH and TA about 7 g/L. Fermenting with R-HST yeast, and doing it at a colder temperature. Had it in an ice bath for a while...

Hi all, I have some second year vines (no grapes this year) that are doing well, however they appear to have acquired some powdery mildew late in the season. Should I be looking at spraying now to control it or should I just leave it until next year? Not familiar with the process, so...

Hi all, Never gone the premium grape route before, so I was hoping to get your opinions on the options available to me. I was hoping to get some feedback for the following: - Cab Sauv and Zinfandel from Shenandoah Valley - I have the option to get cab franc, pinot noir or merlot for the...

Did a quick search on the site but couldn't find anything concrete. Google hasn't been much help either. I've found one place in the city but I'm still searching for premium California/Washington/Oregon wine grape options in Toronto but can't seem to find any. Anyone know where to get some...

Long time reader, just signed up today and wanted to say hi. This forum has been a fantastic learning tool for me and look forward to participating.