Winewagon Co-op: 2005 Zinfandel Winemaking Notes

9/25
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Harvested ~1 ton zinfandel from Kisle vineyard.
Present were Pat Henry, Phil and Penny Smith, Jennifer, Jeff Miller, Henry and Mary, Sharon and Dave Weight, 5 or 6 other friends of Pat Henry.
Returned grapes to Pat's house and crushed.
Brix: 22 (lower than expected. Pat's testing had shown 25 brix)
Actually 20 on my hydrometer - I think mine may be reading
~2 brix lower.
TA: .68
pH: 3.41
Amount: ~500-600 lbs. added ~16 gallons 05 sangio. 89 gallons total in macrobin.
Added 24 ounces of SO2 solution and 15g pectic enzyme.

9/27
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Brix: 22 (on my my hydrometer - meaning it is probably more like
23 or 24)
Added 60g pastuer red in 3 cups warm water and must
Added 4oz superfood.
Temp: 68F
Added about 10g more 05 sangio must to zin must