I have a pretty good wine tracking spreadsheet that I use to keep up with my SO2 test/addition dates.
Tempranillo 3/3/2018
Cabernet Sauvignon 3/3/2018
Petit Verdot 3/31/2018
Chardonnay 3/9/2018
Port 3/31/2018
Cab Franc 3/31/2018
Summer 2nd Run Cab 4/2/2018
Petite Sirah 3/16/2018
I noticed that there is absolutely nothing for me to do now and through the month of February, besides topping the barrel. It got me thinking about this upcoming season. I made 150+ gallons this year and once again I am vowing to cut back on the volume of wine I am going to make.
I've made Cab Franc in 2013 (with my mentor), 2014, 2015, 2017 on my own. There was not a year that I did not like and it seems to be a crowd pleaser, so this is number one on the list for my 60 gallon French oak barrel. There is a local winery that uses these same grapes and blends 20% Petite Sirah, so I am thinking of doing 15-30 gallons of that. I have made Chardonnay the last two years and I made enough this year (24 gallons) that I should have enough to last two years. I am thinking of doing Viognier, if I can find a vineyard that will sell them to me. (I know they are around).
How about you?
Tempranillo 3/3/2018
Cabernet Sauvignon 3/3/2018
Petit Verdot 3/31/2018
Chardonnay 3/9/2018
Port 3/31/2018
Cab Franc 3/31/2018
Summer 2nd Run Cab 4/2/2018
Petite Sirah 3/16/2018
I noticed that there is absolutely nothing for me to do now and through the month of February, besides topping the barrel. It got me thinking about this upcoming season. I made 150+ gallons this year and once again I am vowing to cut back on the volume of wine I am going to make.
I've made Cab Franc in 2013 (with my mentor), 2014, 2015, 2017 on my own. There was not a year that I did not like and it seems to be a crowd pleaser, so this is number one on the list for my 60 gallon French oak barrel. There is a local winery that uses these same grapes and blends 20% Petite Sirah, so I am thinking of doing 15-30 gallons of that. I have made Chardonnay the last two years and I made enough this year (24 gallons) that I should have enough to last two years. I am thinking of doing Viognier, if I can find a vineyard that will sell them to me. (I know they are around).
How about you?