On Aug 30, 10:32 pm, spud > wrote:
> Anyone started MLF starter culture using Wyeast MLF and more or less
> the directions on this site:
>
> http://www.wyeastlab.com/com_w_malolacticstarter.cfm
>
> I have one in process. Added Wyeast MLF to apple juice waited to see
> bubbles THEN added a little pinch of Cote 'd Blanc yeast. Seems to be
> ok.
>
> Any ideas how long is this good for? I'll be picking grapes for the
> next 6 weeks. Cab will be the last grape. How can I keep the culture
> viable for that long?
>
> Thanks
> Steve
> Oregon

Haven't done this but just feeding it more apple juice and any
nutrients the starter recipe calls for should do it. You can always
email Wyeast and ask there, they'd have a definiteve answer as they're
making the culture.

Pp