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I'm currently working on a Chilean Malbec (Vintners reserve) and it looks like you only rack from the primary to secondary and that's it. Of course I'll rack to the primary (with spigot) for bottling, but can I do an additional rack just to get it off the lees to have more space for topping...

Hi All, I have two carboys going right now. One has Luna Rossa, it should be ready to bottle in about a week,the other is Chilean Malbec. The Malbec has stagnated during secondary fermentation (don't start that argument again ). SG has been at .98 for about a week (needs to get to .96). The...

I'd like to do my first batch, however, I'm having trouble getting info on mead recipes. For instance, some recipes don't have SG levels for when to start secondary fermentation or not enough info on final alcohol content. I saw the two recipes on this site, not enough info for me. I guess I...

Hey all, My two wines are going fine. I just degassed my Luna Rossa and my Chilean Malbec is undergoing its secondary. The Luna Rossa is clearing up fine, but here's my question - How do you avoid sediment when you rack? I'll be racking again in about 8 days, per instructions, so do I keep...

Hi again all. My friend, the one who filters his reds and siphons by mouth (his wine that is), also recommends bulk aging for as long as six months in a carboy. According to the Winexpert Luna Rossa kit I have, the instructions call to move the wine to the bottle after the last racking and...

Hi all, new to the forum. Long time wine drinker, first time wine maker. My first kit is the Luna Rosa, it's currently in it's first fermentation, second fermentation probably starts this Friday. Does anyone have any feedback on this wine kit? I really enjoy reading this forum and I look forward...