Mark Kissel
Twisty Road Vineyards
Made a kit Chardonnay (MV Winemakers Reserve), and thought i would run it through MLF as I have read if adds to a wine of this type. Did primary down to SG of .994, racked, checked PH 3.24, and Free SO2, 8PPM or less. Have not checked total SO2, but might if nothing changes. Inoculated with Vinifora CH16 with rehydration additives with the wine @70 degrees. A week later, no signs of any type of fermentation. No bubbles of activity. Have stirred every 3 days or so. After a week, tried to re-inoculate with the same culture. 4 days later, nothing. Is it doing the trick? I guess Ill just sit on it and go through the actions for a month or so and test it.
Any thoughts greatly appreciated.
Mark
Any thoughts greatly appreciated.
Mark