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Plum wine questions

Discussion in 'Winemaking Forum' started by StoneArcher, Aug 1, 2013.

 

  1. #1
    StoneArcher

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Aug 1, 2013
    Last night I tossed 5.5# of plums in a bucket, added water to 5l. 2 tsp of pectic enzyme, and sugar to 1.085. Today I increased OG to 1.115, and pitched Montratchet.

    Montratchet will peak at 13% or so, and I have a potential of 15.09 if it goes dry. I am hoping for it to die off and end at around 13-14 and be a tad sweet.

    My question is, should I toss in some nutrient and or energizer? If so, how much?
     
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    jamesngalveston

    Banned

    Posted Aug 1, 2013
    i would add nutrient and energizer, based on the mfg recommended dosage.
    not many fruits have enough nutrients on there own.
     
  3. #3
    StoneArcher

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Aug 1, 2013
    Good call. Just tossed in 1 tsp. I am only worried that it would kick up the yeast, making it finish dry. I am hoping to finish a tad semi sweet without needing to back sweeten.
     
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    jamesngalveston

    Banned

    Posted Aug 1, 2013
    yeast depends on sugar for food,more then the nutrient...it must have sugar. complex isssue, trying to get it to finish before its dry.
    i have stopped some at 1.000, campdened /sorbated and it still fermented dry...tricky to get the right sugar combined with the right yeast for it to come out on the nose.
     
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