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Larry Sayre, Developer of 'Mash Made Easy'
I just racked my Malbec a bit more than 2 months post adding the malo-lactic fermentation culture, and it tastes very dull, with a taste that seems as if it is very low in acidity. Everything I've read states to adjust acidity before fermentation (which upon the advice of my juice supplier who said this was not necessary, I did not do). Can acidity be adjusted this late in the game?
I have a pH meter which I use for making beer. I do not have a wine acidity test kit. Can I use my pH meter to determine how much acid blend to add (if it can be added this late), and if so, how much acid blend will I need for 6 full gallons, based upon my pH reading?
My initial research indicates that a pH of about 3.8 should be about right for Malbec. Does this sound right? If I'm above pH 4 (as I highly suspect) should I stir in some acid blend in an attempt to lower it to pH 3.8? Or will I need to purchase a wine acidity test kit?
I have a pH meter which I use for making beer. I do not have a wine acidity test kit. Can I use my pH meter to determine how much acid blend to add (if it can be added this late), and if so, how much acid blend will I need for 6 full gallons, based upon my pH reading?
My initial research indicates that a pH of about 3.8 should be about right for Malbec. Does this sound right? If I'm above pH 4 (as I highly suspect) should I stir in some acid blend in an attempt to lower it to pH 3.8? Or will I need to purchase a wine acidity test kit?