2nd Batch of Pinot Noir Bottled

Yesterday, I bottled 29 bottles of my second batch of Pinot Noir.  Because the first batch was so popular at Christmas time, I had to start another batch.  This one is better than the first. 

The wine I bottle yesterday was more full-bodied.  One of the mistakes that I had been making before today was topping

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Shiraz - Pinot Degassed and Stabilized

Today I took the opportunity to work on both the Shiraz and the Pinot Noir that have both finished fermenting.  The Shiraz, which started a week earlier than the Pinot, was at 0.992 SG and has been for over 2 weeks.  The Pinot was at 0.993 SG for about a week now. 

Using the degassing wand

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