Second racking
Posted in 2008 Riebli Valley Syrah on Sunday, January 18th, 2009 by admin1:10 PM:
- Finally have some time…
- Rack everything into a 20 gallon tub. Since I am going to aerate it, I will sulphite it to 30 ppm.
- 30 ppm: 13 gal * 2 ml/gal = 26 ml 10% sulphite solution
- I can see a little sediment on the top.
- I can still smell the H2S, but it is not strong.
- Nose: H2S, with some fruitiness.
- Taste: Light tannins. H2S. Medium acidity. Noticeable effervescence on the tongue. Must be leftover from the MLF.
- When racking, I let it flow down the side of the tub to aerate it.
- When racking back into the carboys, again let it go down the side.
- After this racking, I will let it sit for 2 weeks, and see if the H2S is gone. If not, I will bring out the Cu. Then, after it is OK, put in the oak sticks.
- Finished around 2:40PM, including cleaning!
