I have a Chilean Pinot Noir Juice bucket that measures pH 3.69, TA 3.5g/L, SG 1.085. I have never made wine from this variety of grape before and I have 18 lbs of grapes stewing in Lallzyme EX-V at the moment, in a separate container (ie. the numbers are without the grapes being added yet). Planning on using RC 212 for my yeast.
What would you aim for if I did an acid adjustment? All I know is that it is a lower tannin wine that uses acidity to enhance the layers of flavors, in a good one. Should I key in on a pH or the TA? Also had planned on doing MLF, but with these low TA should I just skip that step (and use my MLF bacteria in the fall)?
Thanks for any suggestions!
What would you aim for if I did an acid adjustment? All I know is that it is a lower tannin wine that uses acidity to enhance the layers of flavors, in a good one. Should I key in on a pH or the TA? Also had planned on doing MLF, but with these low TA should I just skip that step (and use my MLF bacteria in the fall)?
Thanks for any suggestions!