Gehricke Knights Valley 2021 Recipe
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Ingredients
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Wine Ingredients
Method
Winemaking Process
- 1
Harvesting the Grapes
Select and harvest ripe Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, ensuring they are free from rot and pests.
- 2
Crushing and Destemming
Destem the grapes and crush them to release their juice. Use a wine press if necessary.
- 3
Fermentation
Transfer the crushed grapes (must) into a fermentation vessel. Add the wine yeast to the must and mix well. Allow the mixture to ferment at a controlled temperature (around 20-25°C) for about 7-10 days.
- 4
Malolactic Fermentation
After primary fermentation, add malolactic culture to the wine to reduce acidity. This process may take another 2-3 weeks.
- 5
Racking
Once fermentation is complete, rack the wine off the sediment into a clean vessel.
- 6
Adding Sulfur Dioxide
Dissolve the sulfur dioxide in a small amount of water and add it to the wine to prevent spoilage.
- 7
Aging
Add oak chips to the wine for flavor and complexity. Store the wine in a cool, dark place for at least 6-12 months.
- 8
- 9
Enjoying
Allow the wine to rest for a few weeks in the bottle before serving. Enjoy your Gehricke Knights Valley 2021!