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Default Crushing and Pressing options

On Sep 24, 12:45 pm, The Builder's Studio >
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> Anyone?
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> THanks!
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> On Sep 20, 4:00 pm, The Builder's Studio >
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> > Thanks for the input so far. I'm trying to figure what way to go...
> > the I Love Lucy method or squeeze until by fingers cramp!

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> > With grapes, aside from not wanting to crush seeds, can you press too
> > much? I would assume not!

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> > ANd where does it stand on adding extra pectin enzyme to break down...
> > I've done that in a limited fashion with other fruits, but is there a
> > max?

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There is a point at which further pressing becomes counterproductive
even if you avoid crushing the seeds. You won't reach this point if
you're pressing without major equipment.

Too much pectic enzyme will basically liquefy the grapes - this can
make the must harder to press and will result in a lot of gross lees.

Pp