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I should have been more specific. It wasn't a full kit. It was only the juice. I did not add a gel pack. I did recently add some Glycerin and during the racking processes I topped off with a few bottles of similar Merlot. I am degassing by stirring rapidly in opposite directions for...

Ok, not sure if this is a problem as this is my first batch from a 6 gallon juice kit. On Oct 7 I started fermentation and just before I took a reading of 1.01. On December 7th I racked and added my potassium sorbate with a reading of .992. I just racked again and I have been degassing. It...

On my way Oak shavings in and fermentation beginning in the bucket! Thanks for the help. Hopefully on my way to a fine batch of Merlot!

Thanks Thank you for the responses. This is great information that I was unaware of even after researching for a long time. When you say that I don't want to seal the primary does that mean I should just put the lid on the bucket and not an airlock?

I am ready to begin my first batch of wine from juice I purchased from a winery. I have 6 gallons in a sealed bucket. Do I start the process in the bucket itself or can I start the process by immediately transferring to a carboy for fermentation. My initial plan is to add some dried fruit and...