Good video. I'm going to make my first Cab this Fall. I see you use a lot of glass carboys. Why not big stainless steel tanks? Cost? Or are the carboys easier to maneuver? Thanks, Dave. (Also in San Jose)
@syncnite Carboy's are easier to work with and a less expensive starting point. We like the flexibility to choose how much wine we make year over year. Carboy's allows us the flexibility to choose as little as 5 gallons or 100+ gallons depending on the varietal(s) and quality of the grapes each year.
Nothing against stainless steel. If your sure wine making is something you will enjoy year over year its a solid option. My recommendation is to start with carboys then move to stainless steel.
Good video. I'm going to make my first Cab this Fall. I see you use a lot of glass carboys. Why not big stainless steel tanks? Cost? Or are the carboys easier to maneuver? Thanks, Dave. (Also in San Jose)
syncnite 6 months ago
@syncnite Carboy's are easier to work with and a less expensive starting point. We like the flexibility to choose how much wine we make year over year. Carboy's allows us the flexibility to choose as little as 5 gallons or 100+ gallons depending on the varietal(s) and quality of the grapes each year.
Nothing against stainless steel. If your sure wine making is something you will enjoy year over year its a solid option. My recommendation is to start with carboys then move to stainless steel.
dpockell 6 months ago
@dpockell Thanks. I also read that tanks often let air in through the seals. I'll start with carboys.
syncnite 6 months ago