r/winemaking • u/mellowmarv • 1d ago

General question Ok to drink or dump.

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Hey guys hey. I have some grape vines that produce grapes that I have in the past made wine with. I crushed these grapes put them in a carboy with some campton Talbots letting it sit then picturing the yeast. It bubbled great for a couple days. Racked it. Then racked it again. Couple weeks later I got this growth on the top. Does anyone recognize it? Is it trash or safe to drink?

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u/hotlavatube 1d ago

It's a pellicle infection. It's not the end of the world. You may or may not enjoy the flavor changes it causes.

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u/mellowmarv 1d ago

I didn't mention it but they are concord grapes which the wine experts will tell you are bad for making wine.  It is not the best wine and comes out very grapey.  So these flavor changes might make an improvement.  Sour grape wine isn't sounding too bad.

Anyway, thank you for your quick and helpful response!

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u/Garfish16 1d ago

What is the flavor change like?

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u/Party_Stack 11h ago

When done intentionally a pellicle infection often imparts nutty and tart flavors, but when done accidentally it usually imparts funky off-flavors, and sometimes if wild yeasts find there way into the pellicle it can cause excess production of acetates that can impart a harsh alcohol flavor.

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u/Bright_Storage8514 1d ago

Bruh. I think it just moved. In the still photo you posted. Dump that shit before it starts talking to you and secretly planning an escape.

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u/mellowmarv 1d ago

Dumping is just another form of escape!  Are you it?  I am on to you!

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u/Bright_Storage8514 1d ago edited 19h ago

My dumping escapes are largely just modern renditions of one Al Bundy’s signature move: tucking the day’s good news snugly under an arm and swagger strolling to the jon. On to that you may be. Possibly. But onto me, well, dream on, mellowmarv. That you are not.

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u/PurpleCableNetworker 1d ago

I refuse to drink anything that has a higher IQ than I do… so I’ll need to pass on this one.