Topics Covered:Fluffy Yeast PacksFermentation Macrobin/Tank CoversBentonite RemindersPectinase Enzymes
Primary Fermentation
November 2022: Q&A Summary
Topics Discussed: De-Acidulating Agent Additions Pre-FermentationOak AdjunctsSO2 Hanna InstrumentPre-Bottling
October 2022: Q&A Summary
Topics Discussed: SanitationRed Wine Fermentation with Sequential MLF
September 2022: Q&A Summary
Topics Discussed:Operational Order of Pre-Fermentation Sugar Adds
August 2022: Q&A Summary
Topics Discussed:Protein Stability on Dark Red HybridsSluggish Red FermentationRefractometer for Fermentation MonitoringUse of Pre-Filtration EnzymesDetermining the End of FermentationRacking White Wines off Gross LeesNext Steps After a White Wine Fermentation is CompleteVA and SO2 AnalysisHow Often to Replace HosesMaking SO2 AdditionsWhat to do with High SO2 Wines
June 2022: Q&A Summary
Topics Covered:Barrel Fermentations & Lees RemovalBentonite FiningCloudy Wine in BarrelSanitizing BarrelsBlending MLF & No-MLF WinesAnalytical Testing for BrettYeast Expiration DatesBladder Press & Whole Cluster PressingUsing a Bladder PressJuice PectinaseChilling FruitWrong Yeast Inoculation