August 2, 2013
Merlot 66 pounds
Brix 26
Ph 4.16
Acid 4
Cabernet Franc 68 pounds
Brix 26
Ph 3.67
Acid 6
Both harvests were sparse, but the grapes were in excellent condition.
August 7, 2013
416 pounds
Brix 24
Ph 3.7
Acid 6.0
The grapes were in perfect condition. We did not lose a single grape! What a joy!
August 15, 2013
Pressed the grapes. Primary fermentation was complete.
Approximately 40 gallons. With the addition of wine from Jardin Botanico and the Joint Barrel, we were able to fill a 55 gallon storage tank with Red Blend. Stanley started the malolactic fermentation.
September 6, 2013
We added 2 1/2 tsp of potassium sulfite. The wine is delicious at this point.
Merlot 66 pounds
Brix 26
Ph 4.16
Acid 4
Cabernet Franc 68 pounds
Brix 26
Ph 3.67
Acid 6
Both harvests were sparse, but the grapes were in excellent condition.
August 7, 2013
416 pounds
Brix 24
Ph 3.7
Acid 6.0
The grapes were in perfect condition. We did not lose a single grape! What a joy!
August 15, 2013
Pressed the grapes. Primary fermentation was complete.
Approximately 40 gallons. With the addition of wine from Jardin Botanico and the Joint Barrel, we were able to fill a 55 gallon storage tank with Red Blend. Stanley started the malolactic fermentation.
September 6, 2013
We added 2 1/2 tsp of potassium sulfite. The wine is delicious at this point.
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