This is an odd question but due to some extraneous circumstances, I may have to delay pressing the grapes after primary fermenation (after sg is below 1.0). How long could one practically wait before pressing and beginning secondary fermentation? I am in Pennsylvania and this appears to be an Indian Summer type of fall. Thanks.Orlando
Due to scheduling FU's, we've gone 7-10 days extra on red skins w/o any perceived calmities... YMMV...
We are waiting two days due to scheduling issues. 11 day fermentation, wait two days then press. 1900 lbs of California Old Vine Zinfandel and Alicante 75/25 co-fermented. Pressing this weekend. Haven't let it sit much more than 2 days after fermentation has stopped in the past.
Steve - also in PA
Dry ice can be used to create a CO2 blanket post-fermentation that will help protect the wine.
Greg G.
Follow up: Pressed on 10/25 First Racking on 11/2. Will rack once more before transferring to oak for 6 months. Using a 2 year old 30 gal American Oak and a newly purchased 30 gal ReCoop French Oak
Steve
Steve
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