Well, posting dell off for the 2022 Chardonnay, but it was probably the best wine we've made. I'll try to keep things more up to date for this year's wine. Maybe I'll post some notebook pages to close out 2022.
Harvest is darned late! This will be the lates we've started by at least a couple of weeks. Once again we're going with Chardonnay from the Lanza vineyard in Suissan valley. 12 x 36#. Sister K has already picked it up and is driving down no.
Must has recommended Alchemy 1 yeast. Scott Labs says:
ALCHEMY I is a complementary blend of yeast strains that focus on thiol revelation, thiol conversion, and ester production resulting in intensely fruity wines.
- Produces aromatically complex wines that display tropical, citrus, and floral aromas
- Temperature management is essential and therefore barrel fermentation should be avoided
- Blend of S. cerevisiae wine yeast strains
- Developed in collaboration with the Australian Wine Research Institute (AWRI), Australia
- Frequently used in: Sauvignon blanc, Chardonnay, Chenin blanc, Riesling, Pinot gris, Rhône whites, aromatic whites, cider
- Alcohol Tolerance: 15.5%
- Nitrogen Needs: MEDIUM
- Temp. Range: 56-61°F
That temp range is pretty darn low - lower than the ambient temp of the cellar. Hmmm. Think about that. Would we be better off keeping the primary ferm tank outdoors in the shade for a week?
And, oh, it's raining. Hard now. Forecast is for rain through noon tomorrow, though it looks light. Delay?
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