Fermentation temp for a kenridge showcase Shiraz

[OhCrap]

Hi I've got the above fermenting at the min. I've my controller set at 20c/69f and insulated to the side of the fv. It is going nuts at the minute. My initial reaction is it too hot (beer background usually 16/17c) I'm sure I'm fine but just checking anyway

 

[cmason1957]

You should be fine. I have found wine yeasts are not nearly as temperature caring. I ferment at whatever the temperature is in my basement and don't even own something to increase the temperature. The temperature of the wine will go up some just by the fermentation happening.

 

[OhCrap]

Cheers for that, I thought as much but when she took off like a train I wanted to be sure, better safe then sorry )