Topics Covered:Viticulture, Featuring Fritz WestoverObservations of the 2023 SeasonIrrigationNettingCompost/NitrogenVineyard Solar Panels
Viticulture
Q&A Summary: July 2020
Topics Covered:EbulliometersOxygen During FermentationReading HydrometersStuck FermentationsSugar to Alcohol ConversionsAdding SO2SO2 Concentration TargetsEllagic Acid in Fruit WinesOak Chips in Red FermentsSulfur Sprays and Fermentation Years ago, when we had a consultant they had us purchase this piece of equipment for alcohol testing for wine. We were instructed to first determine the boiling point of water, and […]
Q&A Summary: May 2020
Topics Covered: Spring frosts and wine chemistryExogenous tanninsRackingYAN testingGetting a microscopeOxygenating mustYeast hulls during fermentationTartrate inhibitorsWinery floor cleaners Many vineyards experienced a freeze event in mid-April. The vines lost primary shoots/clusters and will be setting secondaries. What has been your experience with winemaking with secondary clusters with regards to juice chemistry (i.e., brix, pH, TA, […]
