Aaron McClain
Junior
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- Apr 22, 2018
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I have been fortunate enough to receive 65 lb of chamborcin grapes from a local friends vineyard. Chamborcin is a lovely variety, but like most non-vinifera varieties, it does not have depth of color or tannin complexity that most red wine drinkers crave. However, I have tasted some of his wines from previous vintages and they are very good so I'm hopeful.
My goal is to do everything in my power to make this as bold and intense of a wine as possible. I'm currently doing a cold soak maceration and plan on using enzymes during fermentation. I plan on using FT Rouge as that's what he recommends but my question is should I also use Opti red and if so when?
I just didn't know if it would be redundant or perhaps have some type of negative effect. Any input would be greatly appreciated.
My goal is to do everything in my power to make this as bold and intense of a wine as possible. I'm currently doing a cold soak maceration and plan on using enzymes during fermentation. I plan on using FT Rouge as that's what he recommends but my question is should I also use Opti red and if so when?
I just didn't know if it would be redundant or perhaps have some type of negative effect. Any input would be greatly appreciated.