Boatboy24 No longer a newbie, but still clueless. Joined Mar 18, 2012 Messages 17,210 Reaction score 30,434 Location DC Suburbs Jul 15, 2013 #1 I think I should be aiming for around 3.2 and .65%. Is that about right? Adjust with tartaric acid if needed? Thanks! Jim
I think I should be aiming for around 3.2 and .65%. Is that about right? Adjust with tartaric acid if needed? Thanks! Jim
BobF Senior Member Joined Aug 13, 2009 Messages 2,250 Reaction score 85 Jul 15, 2013 #2 Specific numbers will depend on how sweet/dry you're finishing this wine as well. In general, .65 sounds 'in range', but 3.2 sounds a bit low. But if the wine is fairly sweet, taste should be the guide.
Specific numbers will depend on how sweet/dry you're finishing this wine as well. In general, .65 sounds 'in range', but 3.2 sounds a bit low. But if the wine is fairly sweet, taste should be the guide.
T Turock Senior Member Joined Jan 3, 2012 Messages 2,374 Reaction score 556 Jul 15, 2013 #3 3.2 is a good range for peach---that is what we set our PH for on peach otherwise it will be like dishwater and not very flavorful. We adjust with acid blend. Don't forget to bentonite the primary on the 3rd day.
3.2 is a good range for peach---that is what we set our PH for on peach otherwise it will be like dishwater and not very flavorful. We adjust with acid blend. Don't forget to bentonite the primary on the 3rd day.
S ShawnDTurner Senior Member Joined Mar 18, 2011 Messages 537 Reaction score 38 Jul 15, 2013 #4 3.2 is fine as long as you balance it with sweet.