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Update... pH test is right between 3.2 and 3.6... leaning towards the 3.6... so maybe I'm at 3.5? I will get my acid tester tomorrow or Friday.. better late then never I guess. I've added... - 3oz bag of Tuscan oak blend cubes - 1 cup dried currants - 1/2 cup dried cherries - 1/2 cup dried...

Joe, thank you for this thread its quite interesting! I am currently on page 4 and have another three years worth of reading ahead! Much appreciated.

Yes I hope I have everything all figured out by then! Got a lot of work ahead of me just working the small vineyard and getting it into shape.

bshef, I have no way to reply to you except for here so thanks for the info and I agree with you. (thumbs up!)

Thank you everyone! I do appreciate everyones input because we all have different experiences. I only had 10 pounds of grapes so I didnt want to add five metabisulfite tablets (one for each gallon) so I ended up doing three so hopefully its enough but not too much. This originally started out...

Quoting from the internets... "What’s The Difference Between Sodium and Potassium Metabisulfite? = Both of these additives do the exact same thing. The only difference between sodium metabisulfite and potassium metabisulfite is that they will leave a residual trace of either sodium or...

I added the campden tabs now because I didnt want any odd yeast from my grapes, plus the Sun Country concentrate said to add some, plus the "From Vines to Wines" book also recommended it right off the bat. EDIT: also, do you mean low brix at harvest time? Or right now?

Hello all! Quick bio... Im in Southern California and bought a property with four Cabernet Sauvignon vines. Im at approx 1000' elevation... warm days and cool breezy nights. The previous owner had more but the vines died off. In the last month I have expanded to 21 vines total now... 15 cabs, 3...

Brewbush... love the style for your wine cellar and racks. I just got myself a book "The Homebuilt Winery" which as a ton of wine equipment to make, including racks for a cellar so it should keep me busy :)

Ohh wow that is inspiring! Something to look forward to making. Thanks for sharing :b