Black Raspberry - ready to bottle?
 

All,

I started a black raspberry early this past January. It has been bulk ageing
since February. It was originally very bitter but is getting better. The
profile is TA=.45% and Ph is in the 3.5 - 3.6 range. Does anyone see a
problem with this acid profile given I plan to keep some of this wine for
several years?

My plan is to bottle some of it dry and sweeten the rest with a wine
conditioner.

Thanks,
Michael

Black Raspberry - ready to bottle?
 

I think you are fine as long as it tastes right to you.

Black Raspberry - ready to bottle?
 

"Michael E. Carey" > wrote in message
...
> All,
>
> I started a black raspberry early this past January. It has been bulk
> ageing
> since February. It was originally very bitter but is getting better. The
> profile is TA=.45% and Ph is in the 3.5 - 3.6 range. Does anyone see a
> problem with this acid profile given I plan to keep some of this wine for
> several years?
>
> My plan is to bottle some of it dry and sweeten the rest with a wine
> conditioner.
>
> Thanks,
> Michael

Several years might be pushing it. Suggest you do frequent tastings while
aging.
My guess, and it is only a guess, is that it may be at its best either now
or in another 6 months.