Cellar Craft CC Showcase arrived

[geek]

Argentina Malbec Showcase arrived



Never seen a packet of this Enzyme blend in a kit before....

 

[geek]

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Never seen a packet of this Enzyme blend in a kit before....

Looks like made Nov 2, 2012 ?

 

[geek]

They sent a newer EC-118 yeast package but I will use ICV-D254, I bought 8gr at a local shop.

 

[cmason1957]

When does that "enzyme pack" get added? I am guessing at the beginning and it might be something like lalyzme (and I probably butchered that spelling) like pectin.

 

[geek]

The instructions say in secondary fermentation when at or below 1.000

Need to check what is it for.

 

[cmason1957]

I found this on another site, it is called Vinoflow FCE.

See page 19 of this link.

http://fotservis.typepad.com/Winelab_catalog2006.pdf

"Vinoflow FCE is used to accelerate aging on lees, allowing
for shorter maturation periods in a tank or barrel. Add
Vinoflow FCE just after alcoholic fermentation to aid in the
degradation of yeast cell walls, resulting in the liberation of
glyco-mannoproteins and the enrichment of colloidal
substances. Vinoflow FCE produces silkier textures and fuller wines. A blend of beta glucanase and pectinase,
this enzyme also helps with the natural clarification and compaction of lees. Vinoflow FCE is purified to control
cinnamyl esterase activity, thus protecting the aroma of fine wines. Use of Vinoflow FCE requires a one-time petition
to the TTB. Contact Gusmer Enterprises for details."

 

[geek]

Cool, thanks,,!!

 

[ibglowin]

NO NO NO NO NO NO……..

There are many post on this enzyme on this forum.

First, READ the directions!

This enzyme gets added to your secondary AFTER you have raked off the gross lees. Bentonite WILL deactivate the enzyme!

This enzyme does nothing more than break down a stubborn protein ring that forms from time to time on SOME CC Showcase kits with a grape pack.

If you want, you can hold off UNTIL you see a protein ring form while you are clearing your wine, then add it to the carboy and stir it in. Again, only after you have racked off the gross lees.

 

[geek]

Right Mike, I mentioned secondary fermentation and implied this would be after moving/racking from primary fermenter.

 

[cmason1957]

Sorry, if I stepped on toes. Google showed the other results first. Not sure I saw any from here. What I posted supposedly was from an email that came from RJ Spangle, so I assumed it to be correct. The op seems to be following instructions just wondering what the enzyme is.

 

[sour_grapes]

Cool!! I received the same kit from the same place yesterday. (I live closer to Iowa than Geek does.) Now I don't have to open mine to see what's inside! They did not send me a fresh yeast pack, but I am intending to use RP15 or D254 anyway.

I just racked a different CC Showcase, viz., their Yakima Syrah, from primary to secondary yesterday. It did come with the enzyme pack referenced above. (I followed the directions and used it in secondary.)

Looking good, Geek!

 

[geek]

Good to know Paul.

 

[Boatboy24]

FWIW, I only add the enzyme pack if the little white protein ring shows up at the top of the carboy. I had one batch that required two treatments, so if I have a supply, that would help. Fortunately in that one case, the great people at FVW sent me another pack.

 

[JMK]

Does the protein ring have any negative effects on the wine?

 

[ibglowin]

It looks sorta nasty and keeps reappearing.

 

[geek]

I added the enzyme pack to mine after racking to secondary, better be safe....