Topics Covered:
Oak
December 2022: Q&A Summary
Topics Discussed: Self-Mixing SO2 TabletsMaking SO2 AdditionsPrepping SO2 before Adding to TankSwelling Barrels
November 2022: Q&A Summary
Topics Discussed: De-Acidulating Agent Additions Pre-FermentationOak AdjunctsSO2 Hanna InstrumentPre-Bottling
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
March 2022: Q&A Summary
Topics Covered:BrettFiltration for Microbial PurposesTartaric Acid Adds to Red WineCleaning/Sanitizing TotesMaximizing Red Wine ColorDissolved CO2 Levels in WineSpargingResidual Sugar in Dry WinesFiltration Effects on Wine Aroma/FlavorSterile Filtration vs. Non-Sterile FiltrationUnfiltered Bottling AnalysesPCR Positive Test ResultsReducing Sunlight Intensity in a Production Space
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
