I've been working on my port - mainly watching it at this point. Here's where things started, ended, and next steps (I think).
Starting Gravity - 1.098
Ending Gravity - 1.00 (after incremental feeds of additional sugar)
Gravity after Fortifying - .094
Gravity after Sweetening - 1.018
Vinometer - 19%
Its a blueberry port, with some fig and banana for body.
I'm going to add additional sweetening to bring it up to about 1.021 - a measurement that's consistent with some of the ports I've got on the shelf. I'll then go by taste to get it where it seems right.
I've noticed during samplings that it leaves me with a distinct sting on the tongue (not sure how else to describe the sensation) - but otherwise its pretty good without much aging. I'm guessing it is because its not yet degassed - although you can see its degassing on its own. Any thoughts no what might cause this sensation? It lasts for some time.
Starting Gravity - 1.098
Ending Gravity - 1.00 (after incremental feeds of additional sugar)
Gravity after Fortifying - .094
Gravity after Sweetening - 1.018
Vinometer - 19%
Its a blueberry port, with some fig and banana for body.
I'm going to add additional sweetening to bring it up to about 1.021 - a measurement that's consistent with some of the ports I've got on the shelf. I'll then go by taste to get it where it seems right.
I've noticed during samplings that it leaves me with a distinct sting on the tongue (not sure how else to describe the sensation) - but otherwise its pretty good without much aging. I'm guessing it is because its not yet degassed - although you can see its degassing on its own. Any thoughts no what might cause this sensation? It lasts for some time.