It tastes good.
Dry, yet has a fruity taste

Whats the chance of getting the slot of the PH probe to hit directly
on the edge of the test tube?

It ruptured the electrode on the end.
It was 6 months old, guess it was time to change it anyway.

I am trying to get all my measurements and procedures perfected.
I have 2 6gal containers of pure juice on the way.

"Negodki" > wrote in message >...
> "Pete" > wrote:
>
> > Maybe the problem was my force transfer with CO2.
>
> Very likely. As has been pointed out in several recent threads, CO2 in
> solution can raise the TA levels significantly. And pressurizing CO2 (which
> happens when you are using it to force a transfer) will cause it to enter
> solution.
>
> The following thread discusses some simple ways to remove the CO2 from
> solution prior to testing the TA:
>
> http://groups.google.com/groups?dq=&....supernews.com
>
> You may want to do so, and retest your acid, just to reassure yourself.
> Although, at this stage, I would just leave it alone, and see what happens
> when you stabilize. Your TA value is not that far out of range. What does it
> TASTE like? That is the most important thing, assuming you plan to drink it
> eventually.
>
> > I broke my PH meter, when I last tested the wine.
>
> Sorry to hear that. Did you throw it down in disgust?
>
> > I am going to order another replacement.
>
> For some recommendations, check out:
> http://groups.google.com/groups?dq=&...g%26start%3D25
>
> It gets easier with each batch, I promise you.