Going to try making a concord wine tomorrow
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Posted 13 November 2014 - 12:17 AM
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Posted 17 November 2014 - 10:40 AM
don't forget nutrient
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Posted 17 November 2014 - 07:24 PM
There's a reason you can't buy concord wine.
yes you can, look in the kosher section
I've made some decent Concord wines, they are what they are, they are more a fruit wine than a true "wine"
I usually get Concords free from folks who otherwise let them go to the birds, after they have frosted at least once, the sugar content is about 16%, Using 8 lbs to the gallon, I destem by hand and crush by hand, then I add sugar, water, sulphite and nutrient. I try to get up to about 1.090 SG. I leave the covered primary for 36 hours before pitching something like Montrachet. I punch down the cap twice a day for 1 week, then press out the pulp. Rack to 6 gallon glass at 1.030. Rack again to 5 gallon glass when below 1.000. Titrate for acid and adjust if needed. Rack again in 1 month, top with water. Rack again 3 moths later, Stabilize, and back sweeten to taste. Bottle and age 6 months minimum.
It ain't Cabernet, but, it ain't that bad
Edited by miccullen, 17 November 2014 - 07:25 PM.
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