Saturday, October 6, 2012

2012 SI: Cabernet Sauvignon Day One

We bought 16 cases of cab and 4 of merlot from Mrs. Lapide this morning--we were interested in mimicking Coppola's Rosso, but Mrs. L's Syrah was lost in Jersey and the son who lost it was in the doghouse. Grapes excellent--the cab in particular is full of hints and undertones that I can't read at this point. Crushed, specific gravity 1.100, pointing towards a 13.7% wine. Acidity a little low--.52. Adding 50 tsp of Tartaric acid later. 50 grams of yeast already stirred into the three vats. First bubbles showing about 5 hours later. Forgot to note must temp--60. Good numbers

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