Thank you all for your answers to my recent questions. I have another one. I plan to destem 20 lugs by hand (with help of course)- it will likely take a solid 8-10 hours as it does every year. Based on this- would you recommend adding enzymes & kmeta at (1) the very beginning based on estimated yield (2) as we go along or (3) when destemming is completed? I only ask given the amount of time involved from start to finish.
I also noticed in the winemakers answer book the recommendation that enzymes and SO2 additions are 12 hrs apart (something about the protein in the enzyme becoming bound by the SO2 and not being able to do its thing). Is it important to follow this rule? If so- is the best procedure to sulfite 1st, wait 12 hours to add Lallzyme EX-V...inoculate shortly thereafter, & then 6-8 hours later use opti-red? Sound like a reasonable timeline?
I also noticed in the winemakers answer book the recommendation that enzymes and SO2 additions are 12 hrs apart (something about the protein in the enzyme becoming bound by the SO2 and not being able to do its thing). Is it important to follow this rule? If so- is the best procedure to sulfite 1st, wait 12 hours to add Lallzyme EX-V...inoculate shortly thereafter, & then 6-8 hours later use opti-red? Sound like a reasonable timeline?
