Jetpilot007
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Spring 2015 Chilean Syrah Winemaking Report
Purchased my imported Chilean Grapes on May 14 (20 cases with a potential yield between 25-30 gallons). I was impressed at the quality of the grapes. They were beautifully packed in 18lb plastic crates. It appears as if the Chileans are very meticulous about providing customers with excellent quality grapes as evidenced by the fact they cut away whatever grape rot existed.
We crushed and destemmed with my brand new manual stainless steel crusher/ Destemmer. It was worth every penny as it saved a boat load of labor. I will eventually add an electric motor/belt to further ease the process.
Brix was at 24. I am punching down the cap 2-3 times a day. The temperature of the must is at 80 degrees. My cellar temperature was originally at 64 degrees and hence I had to warm the cellar to 70 using an electric heater. I anticipate fermentation to be complete by this weekend May 23/24. Of course the final arbiter is the famed hydrometer.
So far the process has been going smoothly. Will keep updating.
Purchased my imported Chilean Grapes on May 14 (20 cases with a potential yield between 25-30 gallons). I was impressed at the quality of the grapes. They were beautifully packed in 18lb plastic crates. It appears as if the Chileans are very meticulous about providing customers with excellent quality grapes as evidenced by the fact they cut away whatever grape rot existed.
We crushed and destemmed with my brand new manual stainless steel crusher/ Destemmer. It was worth every penny as it saved a boat load of labor. I will eventually add an electric motor/belt to further ease the process.
Brix was at 24. I am punching down the cap 2-3 times a day. The temperature of the must is at 80 degrees. My cellar temperature was originally at 64 degrees and hence I had to warm the cellar to 70 using an electric heater. I anticipate fermentation to be complete by this weekend May 23/24. Of course the final arbiter is the famed hydrometer.
So far the process has been going smoothly. Will keep updating.
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