Long long time

Posted in 2006 Alexander Valley Zinfandel on Sunday, October 14th, 2007 by admin
  • I have kept very poor notes.
  • Racked at least once in the winter of 2007
  • Moved to farm for stable cool storage in May 2007
  • Tasted both carboys. Very similar. Not very smooth, but nothing bad. Very nice color. Light garnet, not a depp zin.

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Cold Soak

Posted in 2007 Sonoma Valley Merlot on Tuesday, October 2nd, 2007 by admin

AM:

  • Must temp = 45 F
  • Added ice jug

PM:

  • Must temp = 50 F
  • Added dry ice cap
  • Sugars: 26 brix
  • TA: 5 g/L
  • pH: 3.6   slightly, another indicator o low acidity
  • Addition of 61 g tartaric acid:
    • Desired acidity = 6 g/L, so need to add 1 g/L
    • To raise by 1 g/l, add 18g/5gal
    • 17 gal * 18 g / 5 gal = 61.2 g tartaric

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Day 2

Posted in 2007 Sonoma Valley Merlot on Monday, October 1st, 2007 by admin

Cold soak continues…using jugs of water frozen in the freezer to keep the must cold. Don’t want anything to get started on its own.

8AM: Must temperature 55 F.

6PM: Must temperatue 50 F.

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