va-bandito
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Hello:
I have worked on a few kits over the past year with some increasing complexity. Unfortunately the product of the kits is less complex. Comparing my home-made to some of off the grocery shelf reveals the disparity.
In short, I still consider my self to be a beginner and am looking to make the next few steps. Below are a few questions I was hoping to get some seasoned guidance on.
1. My first kits were vineco Calif. Connoisseur and Ken Ridge. What kits should I consider next? I am looking for a more complex Riesling and Bordeaux styles. Can you only get that long lasting complexity from Fresh Fruit?
2. Equipment--I would like to invest in some equipment to measure PH and Sulfites but not sure where to start. What is most reliable?
3. Inert Gas and Topping off--I have a number of 2 plastic fermentors, 6G carboy and a 5g carboy. Keeping Air off the wine is a constant battle without losing any yield. Should I worry about this? I have been using Argon which seems to do a great job. Is nitrogen better? Or always top off?
Thanks for your help. Im looking forward to being part of the community.
I have worked on a few kits over the past year with some increasing complexity. Unfortunately the product of the kits is less complex. Comparing my home-made to some of off the grocery shelf reveals the disparity.
In short, I still consider my self to be a beginner and am looking to make the next few steps. Below are a few questions I was hoping to get some seasoned guidance on.
1. My first kits were vineco Calif. Connoisseur and Ken Ridge. What kits should I consider next? I am looking for a more complex Riesling and Bordeaux styles. Can you only get that long lasting complexity from Fresh Fruit?
2. Equipment--I would like to invest in some equipment to measure PH and Sulfites but not sure where to start. What is most reliable?
3. Inert Gas and Topping off--I have a number of 2 plastic fermentors, 6G carboy and a 5g carboy. Keeping Air off the wine is a constant battle without losing any yield. Should I worry about this? I have been using Argon which seems to do a great job. Is nitrogen better? Or always top off?
Thanks for your help. Im looking forward to being part of the community.