Just for future reference, if you use the right strains of yeast ( not
Bayanus ) and don't add any SO2 after sugar fermentation is complete
you shouldn't even need MLF culture. SO2 would then be added after MLF
was done. Bayanus strains of yeast can inhibit MLF due to their
tendency to eat all the nutrients needed for MLF. If using Bayanus
strains, add MLF nutrients also before adding the MLF culture.


Bob


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