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Thanks, this is great information

Thanks, sweetening is an interesting idea. I might do a bench trial to see the minimum I can do that will tone down the alcohol but not be perceivable.

Hello, I got 400+ pounds of Primitivo grapes last year that were picked a little late in the season. They were 28 brix and I diluted them down to 25. Even at 25 brix the alcohol came out a little too high. It has a heat sensation when you drink it. Does anyone have suggestions on how I can...

I know a lot of winemakers who have switched to plastic carboys. They’re lighter weight and easy to handle.

Hi Rocky, for a really dirty carboy, especially if I don’t know it’s history, I use Five Star PBW Cleaner. Use hot water and let it soak for about 30 minutes, then hit it with a drill mounted carboy cleaner. It works miracles.

Here is an article by Daniel Pambianchi Here is an article by Daniel Pambianchi on acid adjustments that might be helpful: Acidification/Deacidification - Daniel Pambianchi