Thanks, I was wondering if high abv would extract to much rough
tannin. Taking it off the seeds would help.

The EM may offset that by softening the tannin, but I don't have
experience in EM. I simply don't know.

Thanks for the response!

Steve
Oregon








On Mon, 22 Oct 2007 07:00:29 -0700, spud >
wrote:

>All right, no warnings or thoughts on this?
>
>Plow ahead, see what happens?
>
>Steve
>Oregon
>
>On Sat, 20 Oct 2007 09:39:47 -0700, spud >
>wrote:
>
>>Looking at making a small batch of Cabernet Savignon Port this season.
>>
>>Yeast will be Preimer Cuvee and sugar feeding to bring the abv to
>>~18%, then fortify with Everclear and sweeten to taste.
>>
>>Intend try extended maceration on the skins during sugar feeding for 3
>>to 4 weeks, as the must will continue to produce CO2 during this time.
>>Picking grapes today.
>>
>>Comments please, much appreciated!
>>
>>Steve
>>Oregon