Fall 2018 crush and pictures.

[celladwella]

I have put 21, but that's pushing it and the caps starts to come close to the top, 19 cases is what I maxed out in each was perfect no overflow about 6" left to the top with cap pushing up.
Mike

Thanks first time I’m using this kind of fermentor was thinking 15 cases would fit but I might be able to go 17 now.

 

[Mac60]

Thanks first time I’m using this kind of fermentor was thinking 15 cases would fit but I might be able to go 17 now.

Looking at the picture with tub filled there is exactly 19-1/2 36lbs cases in them, so 17 would be no problem.
Mike

 

[pgentile]

Third crushed batch of the season and the final for 2018. Paso Robles OV Zin down in the dungeon.

 

[ceeaton]

Third crushed batch of the season and the final for 2018. Paso Robles OV Zin down in the dungeon.

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Hmmm, I think something is missing. Where is the picture of your beautiful bride and helper? Or was she taking the pictures (as she should be)?

Those grapes look pretty darn good (I'm having a bout of grape envy).

 

[pgentile]

Hmmm, I think something is missing. Where is the picture of your beautiful bride and helper? Or was she taking the pictures (as she should be)?

Those grapes look pretty darn good (I'm having a bout of grape envy).

Unfortunately Lori is shooting a wedding up in the Allentown area today. So this was a solo crush day.

The grapes do look pretty good. I understand the feeling

 

[ceeaton]

Unfortunately Lori is shooting a wedding up in the Allentown area today. So this was a solo crush day.

The grapes do look pretty good. I understand the feeling

The life of a photographer, much like someone in the health care industry (my wife Barb), lot's of weekend work.

Keep posting the pictures, thanks!

 

[pgentile]

Exactly! Will do.

 

[celladwella]

Looking at the picture with tub filled there is exactly 19-1/2 36lbs cases in them, so 17 would be no problem.
Mike

Thank you

 

[stickman]

I agree the grapes look good, if you have any problems you'll have to blame that Chucky doll, probably comes to life in the night to do some special punch-downs.

 

[Gypsy509]

They look so juicy and pretty!

 

[Gypsy509]

2018 is in the barrel! Finished the day with a delicious Italian meal!

 

[mainshipfred]

2018 is in the barrel! Finished the day with a delicious Italian meal!

The meal looks delicious

 

[bluedart]

 

[pgentile]

I agree the grapes look good, if you have any problems you'll have to blame that Chucky doll, probably comes to life in the night to do some special punch-downs.

It's kind of funny though, it only show up in photos.

 

[Ajmassa]

It's kind of funny though, it only show up in photos.

You may need our resident paranormal expert @baron4406 to swing by and have a look around the place!

 

[Mac60]

Pressed on Friday, Racked off Gross Lees On Sunday, Yielded 110 Gallons of Old Vine Zin, & 45 Gallons of Cab/Sangiovese. Inoculated with Chris Hanson CH16 and put to rest for a few weeks, next test for ML fermentation.
Thanks again for all you answers and input. This wine at this point looks and tastes like its already 3 month old,really hard to believe how good it taste at this point.
Mike

 

[baron4406]

You may need our resident paranormal expert @baron4406 to swing by and have a look around the place!

We are always available lol our only "fee" is some good wine

 

[Boatboy24]

Pressed today and my neighbor came by to help. 7.75 gallons of Cabernet Sauvignon, 7.75 gallons of Syrah, 7.5 gallons of Zinfandel and 6.5 gallons of Petite Sirah. All are tasting good so far, but my fave at this point is the Zin, followed by the PS.

 

[mainshipfred]

View attachment 51520 View attachment 51521 Pressed today and my neighbor came by to help. 7.75 gallons of Cabernet Sauvignon, 7.75 gallons of Syrah, 7.5 gallons of Zinfandel and 6.5 gallons of Petite Sirah. All are tasting good so far, but my fave at this point is the Zin, followed by the PS.

So the fun is almost over for this fall, kind of sad. My PS and Touriga are really tannic, too hard for me to get an indication of the taste.

 

[Boatboy24]

So the fun is almost over for this fall, kind of sad. My PS and Touriga are really tannic, too hard for me to get an indication of the taste.

Yep, the 'heavy lifting' is over for sure. I thought the PS was really good yesterday.

Let me know if you end up going to S&S.