Re: Cab Franc H2S - 3+ Weeks Old!

"Patrick McDonald" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message news:<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>...
> I know all the signs and remedies of H2S. I appear to have a pretty strong
> infliction on my cab franc that was pressed 3.5 weeks ago (crushed about 4.5
> weeks ago).
> 
> I never read anything to indicate I could see such a strong manifestation in
> less than a month (this is my first go-around with this nasty).
> 
> Have others experienced such quick-infesting H2S issues?
> 
> 
>     Patrick
> 
> If I don't get back to you soon, I'm at the hardware store buying copper
> pipe and/or wire.

Patrick

 A quick couple of questions with your H2S issues. After pressing your
grapes when or did you rack off the gross lees? Did you add a
commercial ML culture at some time, or are you relying on nature? Did
you initially add sulfite to the crushed grapes and if so how much for
your total weight of cab franc. Since your attacking the H2S with
cooper early you can save this wine.
                                                           Zinman