WineXpert CA Trinity White.....

[bbrown]

World Vineyard Kit......


Just this morning, degassed this kit. Did not raise much co2 (IMO) after thoroughly mixing for several minutes.


Temp was 74 degrees.


Anything to worry about?


Thanks.....

 

[Waldo]

A lot ot unanswered variables here bbrown.
Did you ferment it all the way in the primary..most times when doing this you will end up with a lot less gas than finishing fermentation in a carboy


What did you use to degas with?


Was the 74 degrees wine temp or room temp?


Take a little sample of your wine, put it in a small bottle and give it a god shaking with your thumb over the opening. If it "spews" when you releas your thumg you still have gas. If it doesn't then you are good to go.

 

[bbrown]

Yes, followed the kitinstructions to the letter. Fermenter for 8 days, then to secondary fermentation (in carboy), did not top off. All SG readings as per instructions.
Used battery operated drill and paddle for same to degas on 11-07.
Wine was 72 degrees.


I'll check a sample in a small bottle per your reply tomorrow.


Thanks....BB

 

[Wade E]

Some wines will hold much more C02 then others and another difference is the lower the starting sg the less C02 that will be generated. Having less C02 in a kit to get out is a good thing as it means less work for you.

 

[Milwood]

The CA Trinity White kit is really good. You'll enjoy that one. It was actually so good that I bought another and made it again. I checked my notes and I de-gassed this one using the brake-bleeder idea I found here on the forum. Those things work like a champ. Good job keeping an eye on the temperature. They say its much easier to get the CO2 out at higher temps.

 

[bbrown]

Thanks...we got it bottled and it is clear as can be. Can't wait to try a bottle at Christmas.