09/24/2026
We crushed and destemmed yesterday. Today we sampled initial numbers. We have two fermentation blends (Marquette with about 120 lbs of Marchal Foch and Frontenac and Marchal Foch). 1st blend has 66 gallons of must, 23 Brix, 3.3 pH. 2nd blend has 58 gallons of must, 22 Brix and 3.2 pH.
Pretty good starting numbers. Should yield ABV of 12.7 to 13.6.