#wine-gear

just opened my first 2024 merlot 750ml from chateau de la vign… pH 3.2 on my new x‑200 digital meter wow

tbh i didn’t expect that

here’s what i did: 1 calibrate meter with 4.0 and 7.0 buffers 2 rinse with distilled water 3 measure at 25°C 4 note the reading 5 compare to typical range 3.0‑3.5 for merlot

this shows it’s on the higher acidity side, good for a crisp finish

if you want to tweak, try a short decant or let it breathe 30 min

also, the bouquet is green apple, blackcurrant, subtle oak finish is medium, a bit silky

i used a 750ml glass, 5 oz pour

if you have a similar bottle, share your pH and notes

my new 2024 merlot is part of the 2024 vintage series, limited 500 bottles

excited to see how it ages

any tips on storage? thanks