Grape packs

[AR324]

I started wine making last September. I have done a few kits and some country wines. The results have ranged from ok to good.
I want to experiment with adding skins to a kit wine. I may buy some Merlot grapes for this. Should the skins be treated with metabisulfate prior to going in the primary. I was thinking of treating them 24 hours before using them. Any advice is appreciated.

 

[winemaker81]

I did a quick check and found this:

Premium Cabernet Sauvignon grape pomace from the Lodi American Viticultural Area (AVA) 2018 vintage. Grape pomace contains (skins, pulp, seeds, and stems) and up to 50 ppm potassium metabisulfite as a preservative.

I suspect SO2 is the norm, as the skins need to be preserved, so I doubt you want to add more. Look at the description of what you buy.

 

[heatherd]

I like Mosti Mondiali's All-grape pack, and typically split between two batches. It doesn't require any treatment with so2.

 

[AR324]

Perfect. Thanks

 

[AR324]

I did a quick check and found this:

Premium Cabernet Sauvignon grape pomace from the Lodi American Viticultural Area (AVA) 2018 vintage. Grape pomace contains (skins, pulp, seeds, and stems) and up to 50 ppm potassium metabisulfite as a preservative.

I suspect SO2 is the norm, as the skins need to be preserved, so I doubt you want to add more. Look at the description of what you buy.

I did a quick check and found this:

Premium Cabernet Sauvignon grape pomace from the Lodi American Viticultural Area (AVA) 2018 vintage. Grape pomace contains (skins, pulp, seeds, and stems) and up to 50 ppm potassium metabisulfite as a preservative.

I suspect SO2 is the norm, as the skins need to be preserved, so I doubt you want to add more. Look at the description of what you buy.

Thanks for the assist.

 

[AR324]

I like Mosti Mondiali's All-grape pack, and typically split between two batches. It doesn't require any treatment with so2.

Thanks. One less step to worry about.

 

[JBP]

I like Mosti Mondiali's All-grape pack, and typically split between two batches. It doesn't require any treatment with so2.

Has anyone been able to order these lately? I have been trying for awhile - not available.

 

[heatherd]

Has anyone been able to order these lately? I have been trying for awhile - not available.

Try Juicegrape.com

 

[JBP]

Try Juicegrape.com

I did - finally called them when I could never get the website to load the item into the cart. They said they didn't have any and were unsure when they would have the all grape pack again.

 

[Spencerthebuilder]

I did - finally called them when I could never get the website to load the item into the cart. They said they didn't have any and were unsure when they would have the all grape pack again.

Thanks. Couldn't get their cart working either. Saves me the call. Looks like maybe a box of raisins or currants this year. Anyone experimented with Craisins? Cranberries, sugar and cherry concentrate. No sulfites

 

[heatherd]

I did - finally called them when I could never get the website to load the item into the cart. They said they didn't have any and were unsure when they would have the all grape pack again.

Try these guys: Mosti Mondiale Allgrape Pack (txbrewing.com)

 

[AR324]

Try these guys: Mosti Mondiale Allgrape Pack (txbrewing.com)

Thanks. Finally, a place where they are in stock

 

[Spencerthebuilder]

Kind of pricey after shipping. With the smaller spring lugs, how does that relate to usable volume? About the same, with the bonus of some fresh juice