Top 7 Winemaking Tips for the Spring Harvest

The Spring Harvest is underway! It’s time to get yourself set up for your Spring fermentations.

1. Plan out your batch

   1. What kind of wine do you want to make?
   2. Review your ferementation notes from previous seasons
   3. Taste wines from Chile and South Africa for inspiration

2. Review how to adjust your must

   1. Adjusting your Brix, TA, and pH
   2. Take an online class if need a referesher

3. If making wine from juice, decide on Fresco vs. Non Fresco Juices

4. Decide on the type of yeast you want to use

   1. For Chilean grapes we always suggest using the CSM yeast
   2. For Pinotage grapes we suggest using D254 yeast

5. PRE ORDER

   1. Give us a call at 877-812-1137 or email us at sales@juicegrape.com

6. Think about the temperatures in your cellar

   1. Do you need extra heat?
   2. Do you need AC?

7. Keep an eye on the Harvest Tracker for updates on the Spring Harvest

   1. Harvest Tracker

Interested in making your own wine? Musto Wine Grape Company is here to help! Musto’s New England’s largest supplier for home winemaking products and services. Visit juicegrape.com or give us a call at (877) 812 – 1137 to learn more.