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Alex Gordon

Software. DIY. Wine.

Boston

Refurbishing a Number 40 Vintage Wine Press

Fall 2023

Generic Info 🔗Grape Crush and Purchase: 9/30/23 Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon (144lb), Merlot (144lb); Lodi, CA - Crybaby Location: Boston, Massachusetts Vintners: Alex Gordon and Brian Pearson 2023 Plan 🔗Plan is to primary ferment, and then do extended maceration. The goal is 22 days from crush to press, including EM. Be on the lookout for weird smells or colors. Wait for primary fermentation to pretty much stop before adding malolactic culture. Primary is done when specific gravity is less than 1.