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Mathew Kagis
 
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Default carbonic maceration


"JEP" > wrote in message
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> "Neil R." > wrote in message

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> >
> > whole bunches could be added to a macerating must. whether this is
> > considered partial CM is in the eye of the beholder.

>
> This was my take on it also. Not really CM, but leaving a (small?)
> percentage of whole clusters in the must.
>
> Andy

OK, if this is what producers are calling 'partial whole berry
fermentation' so be it. My question remains (especially in the case of
higher priced California products) Why do it?...see post below for my
objections.

Cheers
Mathew