I have 6gals of Cabernet Sauvignon made from fresh grapes, coming out of the barrel in a week or so. I was tasting and rechecking SO2, pH, and TA last night. The wine is tasting really good, although I think a bit acidic. My pH is 3.28, and TA .58. My thought is the pH is a bit low and should be closer to 3.4 maybe.
I'd like to complete a few bench trials before making any adjustments as I realize adjusting pH/TA this late in the game may be irreversible.
Any recommendations on how I should go about raising the pH of a finished wine ready for bottling? Potassium Carbonate? Distilled water? Leave it alone? The wine did go thru MLF so if the solution is an addition of potassium carbonate, I want to be sure I don't create any off flavors or aromas.
I welcome any thoughts or recommendations! Thanks
Pete
I'd like to complete a few bench trials before making any adjustments as I realize adjusting pH/TA this late in the game may be irreversible.
Any recommendations on how I should go about raising the pH of a finished wine ready for bottling? Potassium Carbonate? Distilled water? Leave it alone? The wine did go thru MLF so if the solution is an addition of potassium carbonate, I want to be sure I don't create any off flavors or aromas.
I welcome any thoughts or recommendations! Thanks
Pete