Hey everyone, I am looking for a bit of guidance on my wine making process.
The plan so far:
Because I live in Edmonton Alberta, I cannot be picky with what I get for grapes. The local grocery store imports them from the Lodi region (I believe). I will have no clue what condition they are until I get them home.
I have done this two other years and the wines have always turned out better than the kits I have made but I would still like to try and get the most out of the grapes I get.
Getting 4 lugs of Cabernet and 4 lugs of Merlot, so not a large amount of wine.
Will run off 10-15% for a rose and to hopefully concentrate more flavors and colors.
I made a flow chart which I will try and post that I want to follow, but will invite anyone to add to help me make the best wine possible with what I have.
Also are there any must read threads of other peoples processes? I have gone through many but I could be missing some good ones.
Thanks in advance!
The plan so far:
Because I live in Edmonton Alberta, I cannot be picky with what I get for grapes. The local grocery store imports them from the Lodi region (I believe). I will have no clue what condition they are until I get them home.
I have done this two other years and the wines have always turned out better than the kits I have made but I would still like to try and get the most out of the grapes I get.
Getting 4 lugs of Cabernet and 4 lugs of Merlot, so not a large amount of wine.
Will run off 10-15% for a rose and to hopefully concentrate more flavors and colors.
I made a flow chart which I will try and post that I want to follow, but will invite anyone to add to help me make the best wine possible with what I have.
Also are there any must read threads of other peoples processes? I have gone through many but I could be missing some good ones.
Thanks in advance!