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Hi Daniel
the wine will need to go into an airlocked container with very little airspace surfave above the wine, which is why DJ's with their tapered necks are the best option. If you leave a large surface area exposed to oxygen the wine will oxidise very quickly.
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BobN.G.W.B.J.
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you dont need to do any of those things
they are options and marked in red to indicate thus
however....
yeast starter can be started in a bottle on the day and pitched later (read the tutorial section for info on yeast starters)
oak can be purchased from Karl as can MLF culture
to be honest I would go for plain grape ferment (you will learn tons on the day about how it works) and of course you have the forum to help you with tweaks along the way. (look at previous years grapefest threads and see how it all pans out)
dont worry it will be fine
.....what could possibly go wrong?N.G.W.B.J.
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Originally posted by Delmonteman View PostOK, read the red wine timeline and now I am flapping...
What's MLF for and do I need to do it?
Are colour/ flavour extracting enzymes necessary?
How do I do a yeast starter if I'm getting the yeast from Karl on the same day?
WTF do I do about oak!?!?!?
DanielGluten free, caffeine free, dairy free, fat free – you gotta love this red wine diet!
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What sort of yeast are you ordering Daniel?
I am sure it is not beyond our imagination to fire up a yeast starter on your behalf the night before
Karl will likely drop off the supplies at my place before the saturday anyway
you coming over for the friday night curry?N.G.W.B.J.
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Anyone else thinking about going for a Garnacha / Shiraz blend a la Rhone? I vaguely remember from previous posts you had 'issues' - Pete/Bob with Grenache. ANy views?Simon
"I can certainly see that you know your wine. Most of the guests who stay here wouldn't know the difference between Bordeaux and Claret." - Basil Fawlty
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What time is curry time? Is it byow? Do we bring our own glass? Lots of questions but exciting for us to be attendingLast edited by krakowmike; 07-09-2012, 01:09 PM.
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Originally posted by krakowmike View PostWhat time is curry time? Is it byow? Do we bring our own glass? Lots of questions but exciting for us to be attending
Originally posted by SiSandrine View PostAnyone else thinking about going for a Garnacha / Shiraz blend a la Rhone? I vaguely remember from previous posts you had 'issues' - Pete/Bob with Grenache. ANy views?
I'll probably do Tempranillo and ShirazPete the Instructor
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Originally posted by SiSandrine View PostAnyone else thinking about going for a Garnacha / Shiraz blend a la Rhone? I vaguely remember from previous posts you had 'issues' - Pete/Bob with Grenache. ANy views?
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bobN.G.W.B.J.
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