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YAN

Jun 21 2021

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

Written by Denise Gardner

Jun 21 2021

September 2021: Q&A Summary

Topics Covered:Private Tasting Event TipsMinimizing Post-Fermentation Astringency in White WinesInert Gas Pre-FermentationProducing a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc Style WineMixing Yeast SlurriesUsing Dry Ice in Yeast SlurriesFermentation that Won’t StartProduction Steps Immediately Post-Primary FermentationMonitoring Spoilage in a Cool FermentationExtended Maceration of RedsAcid AdditionsYeast/Nutrient Dosage Rate DeterminationRemoving a Film and Wine Oxidation

Written by Denise Gardner

Jan 15 2021

Canning Wines & Hard Ciders

The use of aluminum cans as an alternative to glass bottle packaging can alter the quality of wines and hard ciders. While cans offer several advantages to a winery’s brand, production challenges can arise that need consideration by the winemaker. This information focuses on production changes that need considered in order to package a wine […]

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Aug 26 2020

September 2020: Q&A Summary

Topics covered in September 2020 Q&A SessionsIdentifying Post-Bottling SedimentLabs for Juice/Wine TestingEquipment Needs for Analytical TestingRosé Skin Contact TimeYeast InoculationRots and Wine QualityExogenous Tannin Dosage RatesWhole Cluster PressingMonitoring YAN during FermentationStoring Grapes Prior to Fermentation I have struggled to get my white wines clear for bottling. This past season I treated with both bentonite for […]

Written by Denise Gardner

Aug 26 2020

YAN, Part 3: Adjusting YAN during Fermentation

“YAN, Part 1” discusses the chemical components of YAN is and how YAN contributes to wine quality beyond being an indicator for fermentation nutrition. “YAN, Part 2” reviews when winemakers can sample must/juice for YAN analysis. It also covers analytical options for measuring YAN. This presentation, “YAN, Part 3: Adjusting YAN during Fermentation” reviews quality […]

Written by Denise Gardner

Jul 23 2020

Q&A Summary: August 2020

Topics Covered:Barrel SeletionsYeast Strain SelectionMixing Juice during FermentationNutrient Additions & Supplement StrategiesMLF InoculationYeast FilmsSulfur Dioxide Stock Solutions2020 Scott Labs Nutrient Supplement StrategiesLearning Wine Sensory Picking your barrels: Is it worth paying the extra money for the extra dry time for oak barrels (the seasoning)? Is it beneficial? The short answer to this is, I don’t […]

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