Faust 'the Pact' Napa 2020 Recipe
Make Faust 'the Pact' Napa 2020 Recipe in just 9h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Wine Ingredients
Method
Winemaking Directions
- 1
Harvesting the Grapes
Carefully hand-pick the Cabernet Sauvignon grapes when they reach optimal ripeness.
- 2
Crushing and Destemming
Crush and destem the harvested grapes to extract the juice while separating the skins and seeds.
- 3
Fermentation Initiation
Transfer the grape juice into a fermentation tank and add the yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) to initiate fermentation.
- 4
Fermentation Process
Allow the fermentation process to occur for approximately 7-14 days at a controlled temperature of 22-28°C, monitoring sugar levels.
- 5
Malolactic Fermentation
Once primary fermentation is complete, add malolactic bacteria to the wine to soften acidity and enhance complexity.
- 6
Aging in Oak
Transfer the wine to French oak barrels for aging. Allow the wine to mature for 12-18 months, regularly tasting to monitor development.
- 7
Sulfite Addition
Before bottling, add sulfites to stabilize the wine and prevent spoilage.
- 8
Bottling
Finally, bottle the wine in clean, sterilized bottles and seal with corks. Store in a cool, dark place until ready for consumption.