Wine Additives – Winemaker's Academy

Acid Blends in Wine Making

admin — Thu, 06 Feb 2014 01:54:54 +0000

Acid blends are mixtures of acids that are naturally found in wine making grapes. Most blends primarily contain malic, citric, and tartaric acids. Wine making grapes contain more than just these acids but these are the three most abundant acids. Malic acid contributes tartness to wines. It is the primary acid found in apples for …

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Adding Potassium Metabisulfite to Wine

admin — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 01:22:04 +0000

Potassium metabisulfite is a necessary preservative in wine making. It provides sulfur dioxide which helps prevent microbial spoilage and fight off oxygenation. However, figuring out how much to add can be complicated. By the end of this article you’ll understand how this stuff works, how to calculate what you need to add, and what equipment …

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How to Use Bentonite to Clarify Wine

admin — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:31:39 +0000

Bentonite is a common additive used to clarify and fine wines. It’s great for removing protein haze and can be used to remove off aromas. But what is it? What is Bentonite? Bentonite is an impure clay formed by the weathering of volcanic ash. It is an absorbent material that is able to bond with …

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Using Potassium Sorbate When Making Wine

admin — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 01:07:05 +0000

Potassium sorbate (or k-sorbate) is a common additive used in wine kits. It’s usually added in the form of a power after fermentation has completed. But what does it do? What precautions should winemakers be taking when using it? What does Potassium Sorbate do? Simply put potassium sorbate is used to prevent spoilage by yeasts …

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Using Potassium Metabisulfite to Make Wine

admin — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 03:38:06 +0000

Potassium metabisulfite comes with just about every wine kit and is used as an additive even in wineries. This article explores what potassium metabisulfite is and how it works. To learn how to figure out how much to add to your wine check out Adding Potassium Metabisulfite to Wine (includes a calculator). But what does it …

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