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- 1. Acid Adjustment Decisons
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- ACID ADJUSTMENT DECISIONS by Jeanne L. Hintze Wine Maker/ Goathill Winery To malolactic or not to malolactic..., that is only (1)one question of a complex array of options for optimizing wine acidity. ...
- Created on 26 August 2016
- 2. Acidity in Wine
- (Home Wine Making)
- How to Measure Acidity in Wine The Role of Acids in Wine | Recommended Acidity Levels Measuring Acid Using Titration | Measuring Acid Using a pH meter Adjusting Acid Levels in Wine | The Role of Acids ...
- Created on 12 September 2014
- 3. Acid/pH Adjustments
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- Acid/pH Adjustments Every winemaker, at one time or another, has had to deal with grapes having less than ideal pH and acid balances. Whether the grapes come from California, a warm climate, or Oregon, ...
- Created on 12 September 2014
- 4. Acid Control in Winemaking
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- Acid Control in Winemaking Types of acid that occur Fruits contain a variety of weak organic acids of which only three occur in quantity: tartaric, malic and citric. Grapes contain mainly malic and ...
- Created on 12 September 2014
- 5. Improving the Taste and Color of Wine with pH Control
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- ... the basics of pH in wine making All wines are acidic. Usually, a wine will fall between 3 to 4 on the pH Scale (which ranges from 0 to 14). White wines are usually more acidic, falling between 3.0 to ...
- Created on 29 November 2021
- 6. Watermelon Wine
- (Fruit Wine)
- Back to Fruit Wine Recipes Watermelon Wine 4 pints watermelon juice (one medium / large watermelon) 1/8 teaspoon tannin (or cup of black tea) 2 lbs / 900 grams granulated sugar 2 1/2 teaspoons acid ...
- Created on 05 April 2019
- 7. Elderflower and Carrot Wine
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- Back to Fruit Wine Recipes ELDERFLOWER AND CARROT WINE 1/2 pint elderflowers 3 lb / 1,350 grams carrots 1 lb / 450 grams sultanas Citric acid 1/2 pint strong black tea 3 lb / 1,350 grams sugar Water ...
- Created on 05 April 2019
- 8. Common Wine Defects
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- ... Acid CH3COOH vinegar Oxidation Product Ethyl Acetate CH3COOC2H5 finger nail polish ester of acetic acid + ethanol Hydrogen Sulfide H2S Rotten Egg Yeasts Diacetyl* (CH3CO)2 ...
- Created on 13 June 2017
- 9. pH Analysis
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- ... be bleached by some solutions, i.e. sulfur dioxide). These problems were resolved with the invention of the “acidometer” by Arnold Beckman in the 1930’s. He created what would become the basis for today' ...
- Created on 27 October 2016
- 10. Dried Bilberry Wine (Elderberry or Sloe)
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- DRIED BILBERRY WINE (or Elderberry or Sloe) Ingredients: 1⁄2 lb. dried bilberries 4 oz. raisins 1 gallon water Yeast nutrient and yeast 2 1⁄2 lb. sugar 1 level teaspoon citric acid Method: Chop ...
- Created on 27 October 2016
- 11. Dandelion Wine #1
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- ... This isn't really a modern recipe either ... no cultured yeast recommendation, no specific gravity and acid levels, not even air locks. The author says it's mellow and potent, and adds "I call it a sippin' ...
- Created on 27 October 2016
- 12. Strawberry Wine
- (Fruit Wine)
- ... Potassium Bisulfite (or 1 campden tablet) Pectic Enzyme (as directed on package) 5 Tsps. Yeast Nutrient 1 Tsp. Wine Tannin 8 Tsps. Acid Blend 8 lbs. Sugar 1 Pack Wine Yeast (EC-1118, CY17 or ...
- Created on 27 October 2016
- 13. Pomegranate Wine (5 Gallons)
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- Pomegranate Wine (5 Gallons) 30 - Pomegranates 2½ Pints White Grape Concentrate 30 Pints Water 8¾ Pounds Sugar 10 Teaspoons Acid Blend 1¼ Teaspoons ...
- Created on 27 October 2016
- 14. Peach Wine Recipe
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- Peach Wine Recipe Recipe for 1 gallon of peach wine. Multiply ingredients by # of gallons to be made. 3 lbs peaches 1 1/2 - 2 lbs sugar (starting SG should be 1.085-90) 1 1/2 tsp. Acid ...
- Created on 27 October 2016
- 15. Tinned Peach or Apricot Wine
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- Back to Fruit Wine Recipes TINNED PEACH OR APRICOT Ingredients: 15 1⁄2 oz. or 16 oz. tin peach slices 1 1⁄2 lb. sugar 1⁄2 lb. malt extract 1 teaspoon citric acid 1 tablespoon pectic enzyme 1⁄2 teaspoon ...
- Created on 27 October 2016
- 16. Common Grape Guide
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- ... grapes. VITIS VINIFERA Whites - Pinot Grigio This fine Italian varietal lends itself well to dry, acidic, crisp styles. Pinot Blanc A traditional grape of Burgundy, Pinot Blanc is a subtle varietal ...
- Created on 24 October 2016
- 17. The Nature of Corks
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- ... in an aqueous solution of oxalic acid at 6 to 8 grams per liter, agitating them for a period of two minutes. 6. Immediately centrifuge the corks, and then dry them until the moisture level becomes ...
- Created on 24 October 2016
- 18. Wine Descriptions
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- ... known for deep color, low tannins and high levels of acid. Cabernet Franc: Semi-classic grape similar in many ways to Cabernet Sauvignon. Light to medium body with more immediate fruit than Cabernet Sauvignon. ...
- Created on 06 October 2016
- 19. Rose Hip Wine (1)
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- ROSE HIP WINE (1) 3-1/2 pounds of rose hips 2 lbs finely granulated sugar 7-1/3 pts water 1 tsp acid blend 1/2 tsp pectic enzyme 1 tsp yeast nutrient Montrachet wine yeast Put ...
- Created on 29 August 2016
- 20. Hydrogen Sulfide
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- ... oil will remove the disulfides (see Jackish) because they are more soluble in oil than they are in wine (And then you have to remove the oil.); and 2. Treating the wine with ascorbic acid which will ...
- Created on 28 August 2016