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  1. Cap Puncher

    synthetic corks

    They don’t recommend using Nomacorc Reserva with a floor corker( really only the 900s are compatible). However I use a technique of priming the cork with the floor corker jaws and then rotating the cork 1/4 turn. I do the priming technique 5 times before finally corking it. I solves the problem...
  2. Cap Puncher

    Ideal Zinfandel fermentation temperature

    Last year, My Zin got to close to 95F briefly with Prelude+Avante, the color and aroma are very nice. Avante fermented hotter than other fermenters. I had a Prelude+BM4x4 fermenter as well (with same amount of grapes). It only got to 85F comparatively. I was aiming for 78-82F. I was...
  3. Cap Puncher

    Does anyone just cork and skip the shrink wrap?

    Capsules are cosmetic. Depending on the bottle, it might look better without. If I could figure out how to capsule spin without a large investment of a spinner, I would. I love the tin capsules. I use capsules as my coding in my cellar rather than labels (I hate removing labels)
  4. Cap Puncher

    bulk purchase of yeast

    I used allegro on a Viognier and I am happy with the results!
  5. Cap Puncher

    New member - Indiana

    Welcome Shelly! I'm an ex-Hoosier turned Wisconsinite and pharmacist as well. When did you apply mancozeb? Could you just give your Marquette some longer hang time to get past the 66 days?
  6. Cap Puncher

    Pulverization extraction technique

    I don't disagree, enzymes and more punches may get you there. I more so want to know if anyone has tried this pulverization technique with good result (or tried at all)? It may change something with a lot of the skin tannins/ anthocyanins being released at one time at the beginning of...
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    Pulverization extraction technique

    So I received a general email from thebeveragepeople.com talking about extracting the most out of your grapes. They mentioned “pulverization” as an extraction technique. I have never really heard of this approach. Has anyone done this technique with good results? I would imagine that it would...
  8. Cap Puncher

    17 brix in the must. Should I add sugar?

    Brewers and Vintners - fruit puree and concentrates up to 52 gallons,… I would do what @Rice_Guy said with concentrates. You could try to have some concentrate expedited too if you don’t care about mixing varietal. I’ve used them to boost low Brix before but they do add some acid. I did a...
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    Where to get small amount of Viognier grapes sent to Milwaukee area

    Agree, the tannins/phenolics in the Viognier skins is what stabilizes the color. That’s why I want fresh grapes/ frozen must. I did a petite sirah frozen must last year with about 7% Viognier juice added. It did not make a darker petite sirah.I thought it would make it have lifter...
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    Where to get small amount of Viognier grapes sent to Milwaukee area

    Our wine club is buying Syrah this year. I am grabbing 600 lb. I really want to try co-fermenting Viognier with Syrah this year. Does anyone know where to get 1 lug (36lb) of fresh viognier grapes? I would also take frozen must with skins. My plan is to freeze the fresh grapes until the...
  11. Cap Puncher

    Sanitizing a barrel

    You can buy a small steam generator for bending wood for like $75. I use it on my 15 gallon barrel and it does a nice job. The whole barrel heats up on the outside to the touch. Not sure how deep it penetrates but it seems decent. Making friends to use one at a winery is probably better. Earlex...
  12. Cap Puncher

    Finer Wine Kit Finer Wine Kits

    I’ll be doing the same this year with one of the Southern Rhone Grenache/Syrah/Moscato FWK since I am getting Syrah grapes.
  13. Cap Puncher

    For Sale Prelude Yeast

    Im doing some Horse Heaven Hill Syrah this year. So I’m probably going to do 3 fermentors. #1 Prelude+ Syrah yeast, #2 Prelude + Avante, #3 Prelude+ Bravo ( possibly). I’m also getting some Royal Slope Pinot Noir. I’m might do a small batch of White Pinot Noir by pressing clusters, then using...
  14. Cap Puncher

    For Sale Prelude Yeast

    Does anyone need any Prelude before fermentation season? I still have a few left if anyone needs any. Send me PM if you needs some.
  15. Cap Puncher

    Finer Wine Kit Finer Wine Kits

    You are looking at a 15%+ alcohol with that SG of 1.107=25.3 Brix on a Sauvignon blanc. That is going to be hot. If it is an overfill issue the acidity may be too much as well for that alcohol percentage. Again, I'd talk to @Label Peelers about it to see if there could be overfill in the...
  16. Cap Puncher

    Finer Wine Kit Finer Wine Kits

    I wonder if it is an issue with overfill of the concentrate on the bag. I would ask label peelers or Mateo what the best thing to do would be. If it is overfill of concentrate, diluting now might be appropriate to balance the kit.
  17. Cap Puncher

    Grape sources & Brokers

    I have always tried to support the Purple Foot when ever possible. The owner is very friendly and my kids love going there. Northern Brewers quality has gone down and prices have gone up. Their carboys are horrible (I wouldn’t make a run on their remaining stock). I have cracked 3 degassing or...
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    Grape sources & Brokers

    WGD is a bit pricey, but as @sour_grapes eluded to, it does make really good wine. The numbers are never right though. The pH and Ta are always off ( I assume from the freezing process). I made a their 2018 Russian River Chardonnay and it’s amazing. Daniel Pambianchi made it on his blog too and...
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    Early vs late oaking

    I recall reading that malolactic help to integrate fruit and new oak while in the barrel. Do you plan to do a sequential malolactic or co-ferment? Here is some presentation I remember finding before. https://www.gencowinemakers.com/docs/OakFermentationSeminarJan2009.pdf
  20. Cap Puncher

    Should I rack after Reduless?

    Don't worry about the copper content with Reduless in normal dosing range. It is negligible. Even if you haven't racked it off yet.
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