Oak Farm Lodi, Chardonnay Recipe
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Ingredients
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Ingredients for Oak Farm Lodi Chardonnay
Method
Directions for Making Oak Farm Lodi Chardonnay
- 1
Harvesting Grapes
Select ripe Chardonnay grapes. Ensure they are free from rot and pests.
- 2
Sanitizing Equipment
Dissolve 0.5g of sulfur dioxide in 500ml of water. Use this solution to sanitize all equipment, including fermentation vessels and tools.
- 3
Crushing and Pressing
Crush the harvested grapes to release the juice. Press the crushed grapes to extract as much juice as possible.
- 4
Fermentation Process
Transfer the grape juice into a sanitized fermentation vessel. Add the yeast packet to initiate fermentation. Seal the vessel with an airlock to allow gases to escape.
- 5
Monitoring Fermentation
Keep the fermentation vessel in a cool, dark place. Monitor the fermentation process for about 2-3 weeks, checking the specific gravity regularly.
- 6
Malolactic Fermentation
After primary fermentation is complete, add the malolactic bacteria to soften the acidity of the wine. Allow this process to occur for another 1-2 weeks.
- 7
Adding Oak Chips
After malolactic fermentation, add 50g of oak chips to the wine for aging. This will impart the desired oak flavor.
- 8
Aging
Allow the wine to age with the oak chips for at least 3-6 months. Taste periodically to check for the desired flavor profile.
- 9