Chardonnay too thin: Anything I can do at this point?

[WineyDoc]

I just racked a cheap Vino Italiano Chardonnay kit from the primary to my carboy and tried a taste of the preliminary result and the wine is much too watery/thin for my liking. Fermentation has already ceased.

Is there anything I can do at this point? With some of the cheaper kits I normally add cooked/mashed banana water to help with the mouthfeel but I refrained this time because I wanted a "light" (but not THIS light!) wine for summer that would be ready in a couple of months.

I added a tablespoon of oak extract and that helped boost the flavor a bit but it is still much too watery. ISG was 1.090, final is .996. I'm thinking I need some neutral dissolved solids or something.

BTW, long-time lurker, finally registered today.

 

[Sirs]

not alot I can say to help but welcome to the forum I know you'll get answers shortly I'm sure

 

[Tom]

try adding 5oz of glycerin

 

[WineyDoc]

try adding 5oz of glycerin

Ordered and on the way with 2-day shipping. I'll let you know how it works.

 

[Runningwolf]

Wished you lived by me. I have 3/4 of a gallon of it setting around.

 

[Tom]

So do I ..

 

[Dugger]

It sounds like you've already stabilized this wine; if you have not yet stabilized, you can try battonage on this - this could improve the mouthfeel.

 

[Lurker]

So do I. The gly will work, about an ounce per gal.

Tom, is it too late for bananna soup? Be careful Winey, only I can lurk.

 

[Tom]

yea really is to late. Unless he wants to wait 3 months. It will take that to really clear. best if added sooner.

Remember
Not only the 3 "P's"

BUT

The 2 "T's"
Taste
Taste
Taste
through aging and make adjustments as you go.

 

[ibglowin]

You could always bump it up with 3-4 bottles of better quality Chardonnay as well. Yellow Tail or Two Vines can be had for less than $5 a pop. If you have Trader Joe's nearby, $3 Buck Chuck can be had in a Chardonnay as well.

 

[Jwatson]

I have not used it, but I have read that Biolees may help with mouthfeel.