MLF- First Time

[grapeman]

That depends on the concentration you added. Some types will withstand higher levels than others.

 

[tmmii]

1/4 tsp twice over 6 months and this is what I have

Fall Chardonnay juice


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[grapeman]

You can give it a try, but it might not work because of the sulfite. I think you would have done better to treat it much sooner. How does it taste without it? I assume you are after a buttery chardonnay taste instead of a nice fruit forward one.

 

[tmmii]

It's pretty tart, was trying to mellow it down.


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[sdelli]

So if I've added any kmeta, mlf won't work?


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Depends how much you added and how much the strain you used can tolerate.


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[grapeman]

Depends how much you added and how much the strain you used can tolerate.


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Now why didn't I say that? Oh , wait, I did! LOL

 

[sdelli]

Now why didn't I say that? Oh , wait, I did! LOL

Sorry.... Didn't see your response. Sometimes I forget to hit update on the forum first and only see some of the feeds....


Sam

 

[sdelli]

It's pretty tart, was trying to mellow it down.


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So here is something to add that nobody suggested.... If you feel it has a tart taste let's hear what your ph and ta levels are.... Mlf will not fix a high acid level.


Sam

 

[Matty_Kay]

Hey everyone, looking for some advice as to whether or not it looks my mlf is complete on my merlot. It's been going through mlf for 8 weeks. Attached are my chromatography test results. Does this look complete?

 

[sdelli]

Probably the best your gona get it..... I have played with this last trace for weeks and it seems to always stay a little... So my vote is yes...


Sam

 

[Matty_Kay]

Thanks Sam. Gonna rack and add k-meta tonight. Most importantly, sneak a taste as well!