Topics Discussed:Protein Stability on Dark Red HybridsSluggish Red FermentationRefractometer for Fermentation MonitoringUse of Pre-Filtration EnzymesDetermining the End of FermentationRacking White Wines off Gross LeesNext Steps After a White Wine Fermentation is CompleteVA and SO2 AnalysisHow Often to Replace HosesMaking SO2 AdditionsWhat to do with High SO2 Wines
Enzymes
June 2022: Q&A Summary
Topics Covered:Barrel Fermentations & Lees RemovalBentonite FiningCloudy Wine in BarrelSanitizing BarrelsBlending MLF & No-MLF WinesAnalytical Testing for BrettYeast Expiration DatesBladder Press & Whole Cluster PressingUsing a Bladder PressJuice PectinaseChilling FruitWrong Yeast Inoculation
February 2022: Q&A Summary
Topics Covered:Malic Acid Concentration at the end of MLFEnology Labs for AnalysisPét-nat ProductionPre-Bottling AnalysisForced Carbonation Operational OrderSanitation GuidelinesRed Wine that Lacks ColorWhite Wine FermentationPre-Filtration EnzymesVA Analysis QuestionReducing VA Accumulation for Wines in BarrelsHow to Decrease the VA in Wines with Elevated VAs
October 2021: Q&A Summary
Topics Covered:Stuck MLFBack-Sweetening WinesPress PurchasesTank PurchasesSupplementing Winery VolumeJuice Concentrates for FermentationYeast Selection for Wine Grape VarietiesPrimary Fermentation Nutrient Supplementation (YAN)Pectinase UsesSettling Juice LeesRed Wine ConsistencyWine Barrel Storage
