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Awesome, thanks for the info on this! Did you try any second runs with the grape skins? I was thinking of getting a cheaper Chilean Malbec kit from Midwest and either using all six gallons on the cabernet skins or dividing it and using 3 and 3 on each of the skins.

Wow, very nice!

Citric acid may have something to do with it. I believe it converts to acetic acid (vinegar) during MLF. I'm like you though, still trying to figure things out. :h

Thanks guys. That is what I was thinking, adding a little tartaric to bump the TA and I asked at the LHBS this past weekend. They looked at me fairly odd and said they didn't have any. I haven't gotten the frozen musts yet because I wanted to make sure I had everything I might need prior to...

The screws are #10 x 5/8" stainless but the straps are aluminum. I couldn't find stainless and hopefully someone doesn't tell me that aluminum will react with the acids in wine. Aluminum is supposed to be resistant to corrosion? If I find out the aluminum won't hold up, it wouldn't take too...

Just happened to be near a Harbor Freight this weekend so decided to try this. As mentioned, it can be used for other purposes so I thought the $130 would be worth it. Built the basket out of oak this weekend and I think the rest of the build should go all right. The rod on top is 1" so a 1...

Hi Guys - Looking at starting my first must wine with a couple of frozen musts from Wine Grapes Direct, a Cabernet and a Merlot. They each have a Brix of 24 and pH at 3.7 - 3.8 with a TA of 0.55. Would you add anything to get the TA up a little? Thanks!

That could almost be an excerpt from 50 shades, never ending legs, excellent body :sm

Article on wine tasting? I've read a couple books that have touched on it but nothing too informative of the how to and what to look for. Thanks

Another question for you guys... I think the best place I have for grapes is a west facing slope. Has anyone tried a variable height trellis system. I was thinking of having groups of 4 rows. The eastern-most row at 4', the next row at 5', then 6', and then 7'. This would minimize the...

:h Not sure Rich but I think he may be the enemy :h Believe he is talking about the Buckeyes. I am amazed there is a Milw Bucks fan on this forum, I heard they are a rare species! I'm impartial, not a big NBA fan, but it doesn't sound good for the new arena. May have to get in a game...

Going to try grilled tuna steak this weekend. Never had it before but should be healthy and hopefully good. Thinking a little salad and some stuffed portabella caps. Maybe that will trigger an idea for you :h

Not sure if this would affect vines or not, but I had a tree die in our front yard. I cut the trunk flush with the ground and put a planter bed around it with some perennials and a few bushes. First couple of years the plantings looked good and then year three, pretty much dead. My mom, who...

Kudos for trying! Definitely outside the box :) Thinking about not using Bentonite next batch I make...

I've read that it can have that affect if added prior to MLF but it also does if added after? Don't think I'll have any intention of ever sweetening a red but just for knowledge sake. Thanks!

Has anyone found a place for spring musts near Minneapolis? I spoke with Midwest and they are unsure if they will be getting any South American supplies in and just wondering if there is another local place to go. Thanks!

Good posts guys!

Racked the cranberry off of the lees this weekend and its still slowly bubbling in the carboy. SG was at 1.000, pH was at 3.36, and TA was at 0.71. I don't think I'm going to try an MLF so I'll let it finish and see how it mellows out as it ages. Thanks for the help!

I was doing some research on this and actually found you on another forum Greg discussing Sorbate after MLF, busy man! I also found some info regarding citric acid and MLF. As you have shown in the charts, a lot of the acid or tartness of cranberry may be due to citric acid. From what I...

I added a 1/4 tsp to 6 gallons must prior to starting fermentation on Saturday. I can check that tonight as well. Picked up the SC 300 over xmas break and have played with it a little bit. I'll post all of the results tomorrow. Thanks for the help!