Topics Covered:Fluffy Yeast PacksFermentation Macrobin/Tank CoversBentonite RemindersPectinase Enzymes
Protein Stability
August 2022: Q&A Summary
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
July 2022: Q&A Summary
Topics Covered:Making Dual Tanks of One WineTartrate InhibitorsBentonite and Wine AromaBentonite Additions with Hybrid Wine Grape VarietiesSacrificial TanninsHybrid Wines and TanninsFlash Détente (Thermovinification)TCA and Cork TaintGeranium TaintBrowning and ReductionVermouthPort-Style WineBread Flavor in Wine
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
December 2021: Q&A Summary
Topics CoveredStuck MLFBentonite AdditionsBidules (Sparkling Wine)Dosing the Tirage or Dosage (Sparkling Wine)Topping Up Wine BarrelsRed BlendsStoring Wine Barrels (Wet or Dry)New Oak PercentagesSanitizersSanitizer PPETartaric Acid Additions to High pH WinesCold Stabilization and PotassiumCleaning Spilled Wine from Wine BarrelsAlternatives to Floor DrainsMobile Bottlers (in Maryland)Wine Bottle Suppliers
