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  1. crushday

    Finally built my wine rack

    Congratulations Paul!
  2. crushday

    G’Day

    Totally agree with @Rice_Guy ... Mourvèdre looks VERY similar to what you have. Check that out...
  3. crushday

    G’Day

    I would recommend posting pics of the leaves (both sides) and the fruit... We can likely identify from the pics...
  4. crushday

    2024, What are your plans?

    Like most people on this forum, I'll be making more wine than I can drink...lol I realized a few weeks ago that I'll be making my 84th wine this fall, a Merlot from Ruby Hill in California. SR 84 runs right next to the vineyard where the grapes will be grown and harvested. I'm making a...
  5. crushday

    Volume of Speidel Tanks

    Fred, that is incredibly helpful! That makes a much more sense... Thanks for helping to figure that out!!
  6. crushday

    Volume of Speidel Tanks

    I’m so confused with the volumes of my Speidel tanks. On January 6th, I started some Sauvignon Blanc from 7 frozen buckets of 100% juice from Yakima, Washington. Each bucket contains 5.25 gallons of juice. I had 7 buckets, which simple math says is 36.75 gallons. But, let’s just call it 36...
  7. crushday

    My wine has dandruff! Crystalline stuff floating around on surface...

    How did your wine turn out? I have a Pinot Noir Rosè that I knew had too much head room. I forgot about it for a couple of months now. I looked inside and floating on top is exactly what you experienced.
  8. crushday

    The best homemade wine ever tasted

    Well, Mike, I stand corrected. Did not know this information... Thanks for the insight!!
  9. crushday

    The best homemade wine ever tasted

    Great evening and great wines from all. Very kind words @NorCal - I'm blessed to know you and the rest of our crew: @4score @Busabill
  10. crushday

    The best homemade wine ever tasted

    Yes, from frozen must purchased through Wine Grapes Direct. I picked the buckets up from the freezer (Portland) on the morning of December 31, 2021. On January 2nd, I pitched the yeast - Harmony by Ch. Hansen. As far as Washington Cab, I can't find anyone willing to sell me Cab Sauv from...
  11. crushday

    The best homemade wine ever tasted

    Ch. Hansen Harmony. Unfortunately, Hansen discontinued this yeast. I really like it...
  12. crushday

    Minimum fill of 80L bladder press

    I have a 80L bladder press. Your estimates are spot on. The minimum I have used is 400 pounds of grapes, which is approximately 40 gallons of must. It's not quite full and I can easily lift the cage off while keeping the pomace cake intact. The most I've done is 600 pounds, or 60 gallons of...
  13. crushday

    MLF with Chardonnay: Need advice

    Don't get nervous. There's enough CO2 dissipating during the MLF (and after completion) the wine is protected. Add to the fact that you're sufficiently topped up is very convincing. Again, you're in tremendous shape...
  14. crushday

    MLF with Chardonnay: Need advice

    Rylan, Just be patient. Your Carboy is topped up and just let MLF complete - even if it takes a few to several months. I have lots of experience with this Chard from WGD - it takes about a year for all the phenols and wine aspects to balance. I think you're in a good shape.
  15. crushday

    Merry Christmas!

    Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Praying you have a wonderful Christmas today!! Enjoy your family and...
  16. crushday

    Is my must oxidized??

    What MLB are you planning for? The best I've found to accomplish your creamy/diacetyl goal is Enoferm Beta. You can find it here: Enoferm Beta2.5 hL For your volume, any MLB is going to be pricey per bottle. Your bright and fruity goal will naturally happen. Your early finished wine will...
  17. crushday

    Is my must oxidized??

    I’ve gotten Chardonnay from WGD many times. I don’t believe the must is oxidized, but rather a high degree of TDS (total dissolved solids) which aid in the flavor development. Pitch yeast asap. Your finished wine will be rather clear with time not bentonite.
  18. crushday

    Time lag for bottling after backsweetening?

    I 100% agree with @NorCal - I've shouldered my share of disappointment having bottled too early. To quantify "too early", bottling anything that hasn't had at least 18 months of bulk shelf time after fermentation has completed. By waiting, you'll have still and clear wine...
  19. crushday

    Please help me understand what I bought. 4 head bottle filler

    For me, the reservoir is full after 100 bottles. I empty the reservoir into a pitcher and bottle that wine too using a small funnel. Glad your new bottler works like a charm!
  20. crushday

    What R you doing today?

    Where do I get one? An Arizona winter, I mean... 🤣
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