My father (84 years old) started to make wine few years ago and to my surprise, he asked me for help this year. I would love to help him but my “experience” is limited to to only few “buckets” of California juice: I’ve never done “grapes” myself. Obviously, there is lots of info in regards to this subject but my father’s “winery” is located in North East. North East means we have very limited number of days until harvest but today’s Brix is around 11 (was 8 last week). So, what should we do:
- Wait for “Brix 20” reading?
- If weather change and we will have to pick grapes up early with Brix 16 or maybe even lower how much sugar should we add? To certain Brix number? What would be the number?
- Should we add grape juice? Maybe other fruits?
And yes, “why bother” somebody may ask? Only, because we (family) will HAVE TO drink it
- Wait for “Brix 20” reading?
- If weather change and we will have to pick grapes up early with Brix 16 or maybe even lower how much sugar should we add? To certain Brix number? What would be the number?
- Should we add grape juice? Maybe other fruits?
And yes, “why bother” somebody may ask? Only, because we (family) will HAVE TO drink it