It seems like the brix is coming in much better compared to last year.
I got preliminary reading of 25.x on the Merlot and around 24 on the Cab Sauv.
pH in the 3.5x~3.6x but I'm re-checking this after a soak for a day.
Making a small batch blend of Merlot/Cab/Syrah, all crushed/mixed together.
EDIT: I am now getting a pH reading of ~3.66 on this mix. If it stays around this I'm leaving it alone.
Pitching Andante yeast tomorrow to give it a try for the first time...
I got preliminary reading of 25.x on the Merlot and around 24 on the Cab Sauv.
pH in the 3.5x~3.6x but I'm re-checking this after a soak for a day.
Making a small batch blend of Merlot/Cab/Syrah, all crushed/mixed together.
EDIT: I am now getting a pH reading of ~3.66 on this mix. If it stays around this I'm leaving it alone.
Pitching Andante yeast tomorrow to give it a try for the first time...