Looking for a Wine Additive Guide

[MT_Keg]

Does a guide exist that discusses the various wine additives and how, which wine type, and why it is used (e.g. Nutrients, Tannins, Enzymes, etc.)? I have seen discussions where the vintner adds various additives to the wine but the reason why it is added is not usually discussed. I looked at the MoreWine site (https://morewinemaking.com/category/wine-fermentation-additives.html) and there seems to be a lot of additives out in the market place.

Thanks for your help,

MT

 

[wildhair]

I learned a lot here - ask and it shall be answered. I also earned a lot from Jack Keller's website. There's more info there than I can probably comprehend in what's left of my lifetime.

http://winemaking.jackkeller.net/index.asp

 

[CDrew]

Here is an excellent resource:
https://scottlab.com/content/files/Documents/Handbooks/ScottlabsHandbook2018.pdf

And in the 2nd half of this is also related and detailed discussion:
https://morewinemaking.com/web_files/intranet.morebeer.com/files/wredw.pdf

 

[Scooter68]

Keep in mind that web sites by manufactures are going to push their products.

Also be mindful on the type of wine you are making. Grape based wines are significantly different in their needs than say "Fruit" (Or Vegetable) based wines.

 

[Craddosk]

https://www.rjscraftwinemaking.com/winemaking/how-to-craft-wine/wine-kit-ingredients/