Comments for Wine in the Shower

Comment on “One Little Drop” by Scot

Scot — Tue, 15 May 2012 19:36:29 +0000

Brad. We have used the materials in the drop in our small winery. It is gelatin for reducing the tannin astringency, gum Arabic for reducing the tannin bitterness and improving the body. The packages that G has allow you to add One Little Drop in a glass to improve the smoothness or perhaps two drops if the wine is really rough. This material has been used for well over a century in the wine making business and has been proven as a staple wine making technilogy. Other questions, let me know.

Comment on Battonage on Sauv Blanc Kit by gisela

gisela — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:50:39 +0000

In fact, I just finished another experiment with a chardonnay kit, and will post the initial results soon! A much more controlled experiment this time, too.

Comment on Battonage on Sauv Blanc Kit by John

John — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:14:45 +0000

Hi!
How did this experiment turn out? And have you tried this with other wines?

Comment on Battonage on Sauv Blanc Kit by gisela

gisela — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:01:36 +0000

You are correct, my editing error! Definitely only fine lees, this post has been edited to correct the error so no one leaves the wine on gross lees due to my negligence. Thanks for catching that!

Comment on Battonage on Sauv Blanc Kit by Bob morton NGWBJ

Bob morton NGWBJ — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 06:26:51 +0000

The wine shouldn’t be left on the gross lees, as this will cause off flavours and aromas, batonnage is the stirring into the wine of the fine lees (after 1st or 2nd racking)

Comment on “One Little Drop” by gisela

gisela — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 14:05:19 +0000

Not at all like the Vinturi, actually, this product has some commonly used fining and smoothing agents typically used by winemakers but usually added prior to bottling. But, it is their proprietary formulation, so I’ll give them the option to disclose the contents.

Comment on “One Little Drop” by Brad

Brad — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 02:27:07 +0000

Interesting. Any indication as to what it is actually doing to the wine? Is it some sort of ph balance or turbo oxidation that is occurring (similar to the vinturi)?

Comment on ‘Chateau du Pays’ Bottling by gisela

gisela — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 13:26:53 +0000

I have not tasted it yet, I’ve been very patient! I should be tasting it soon, though. But, this is not the regularly stocked Chateau du Pays from Cellar Craft, it was a 2011 limited edition — so there are no more to purchase. The kit that is always available is likely going to be very similar, though, and my experience so far is that they are all amazing!

Comment on ‘Chateau du Pays’ Bottling by Dave

Dave — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 02:02:11 +0000

How has it matured? I was thinking about ordering the kit. How is the taste and the nose?

Comment on 2011 Syrah Harvest at Live Oak Vineyard by Cinder

Cinder — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 21:17:32 +0000

Loved the article! I’m coming out from VA to help Mike and Tricia with their Zinfandel harvest next week, and am so looking forward to returning to Fallbrook and Live Oak Vineyard! I’ve had enough of hurricanes, tropical storms and tropical depressions…it’s time for some West Coast fun with good friends.