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First time...I am having the same problem...one thing I can tell you...listen to what these guys tell you. Has gotten me out of a mess. Oh and by the way.......get a mix-stir and get rid of the gas!!!!!

Thanks jobe...I will do that but I also found out when I racked the wine was that the entire bottom 3-4 in. had sediment in it. Thanks again for the suggestion, I'll let you know.. JB

Flaco..good point but alas the answer in no....we may have hurricanes here but at least the ground doesn't move!

ALright...just wanted to share an update. I finally decided to whip the wine again. I went slower cautioning not to create a vortex. I must tell you that wine released enough CO2 for me to throw a Keg party.!!! I then let is sit for about 2 weeks. The majority of the wine cleared, beautifully as...

waldo....ah no vortex..I think we may have hit on the problem. I will try that and let everyone know how it turns out. Thanks to everybody that has helped me with this issue! FYI I live in Houston so, getting something above 70 degrees isn't that difficult!Edited by: JBHarris

doc...sounds like a good idea...I'll ask again..do I need to add more chitosan etc. and then stir again..or do just go ahead and stir??

a big tub of hot water some oxygenated cleaner and a good long soak (overnight) then refill the tub with hot water and degreasing diswashing liquid (Dawn has worked best) soak for a whole day. Usually the glue and labels are gone!!!

ummm wade...thanks for the reply...but if you'll notice my post did say 8 days.......

Thanks for all the replies guys..to answer some questions: It was 73 degrees F The SG .996 I used Chitosan and metabisulfite and sorbate The WE kit instructions say wait 8 days..this is what has caused some consternation. and as a matter of fact I whipped longer this time than I've done...

What have I done...10 days after stabilising and Clearing WE Woodbridge Cab...it has not cleared. When I cleared etc. I used my trusty wine whip and stirred the heck out of the lees. Now it won't go away???? I can still see the "saw dust oak" suspended in the wine...what to do?....what to do...

Thank you Masta!!!

9 days..had to go out of town unexpectedly....

Just got done w/primary fermentation of a WE Woodbridge Ranch Cab...SG was .990, should I skip step 2 and go to stabilising and clearing or wait the 10 days??

Hey Mike, I looked at that Rasp. Merlot also....when you get done could you let us know how it is?? Thanks

WW, What are the "Higher end" kits??? Elite vintners type stuff or somebody else??