backsweetening question

[stormbringer]

Any hard and fast rules for a brix or SG when backsweetening a batch or just go by taste?

 

[Wade E]

There are no rules Just go slowly as if you over sweeten you will have to dilute it with another wine to bring it back to dryer. I usually sweeten back a little under where I will want it cause the sweetness will come through more with time just as the fruity flavor will to. I do the opposite with oak as that seems to fade a little so i actually over oak it just a little bit.

 

[s.arkvinomaker]

I use my Hydrometer to test a sample and go by the chart on page 15 of the book George gives away called "Enjoy Home Winemaking" but its pretty simple.


Dry Wine .99 - 1.00
Medium Dry1.00 - 1.008
Sweet over 1.008

 

[Wade E]

That is good info but some people perceive sweetness much easier so go by taste.