Topics Covered:Stuck MLFBack-Sweetening WinesPress PurchasesTank PurchasesSupplementing Winery VolumeJuice Concentrates for FermentationYeast Selection for Wine Grape VarietiesPrimary Fermentation Nutrient Supplementation (YAN)Pectinase UsesSettling Juice LeesRed Wine ConsistencyWine Barrel Storage
Barrels
April 2021: Q&A Summary
Topics Covered in the April 2021 Q&A Sessions:Re-Starting a Fermentation at 1% RSHeat & Cold Stability TimelinesHow Acid Additions Affect Protein & Cold StabilityEnzymes for Filtration ProblemsToasted vs. Untoasted Barrel HeadsTannin Profile Based on Growing RegionCherry Wood Oak Aging
Production Guide: Barrel Management: Best Practices
Introduction The use of oak barrels in the winery is often desirable by many winemakers. Nonetheless, many winery operations do not adequately plan the cellar for proper barrel operations. Barrels, whether stored new, in-use (filled with wine), or in between wine fills, require specific environmental conditions to maintain barrel integrity and flavor. Often, this correlates […]
