Mold in Grapes?

[vscottcolorado]

I started two new batches frompressed skins from the crush of '10.The Cab I think is fine.Once skins were thawed, pinched yeast next day. The Merlot sat for about 4 days in waterwhile I was trying to get the SG up. It is cooking along just fine and smells pretty good. Anyway to tell if the long soak caused any adverse affect?

 

[Wade E]

Got any pics?

 

[Randoneur]

I would think the fermentation will take care of everything and you will be fine. If it looks and smells good and is perking at a good clip....

 

[Wade E]

There are grapes that you actually look for mold on them. They are for making Sauternes. Those ferment just fine. I would have sulfited the batch first myself and inoculate it with the yeast of my choice and that probably would take care of anything.