first kit

[virgogirl]

hi everyone again,

so i have got my first kit tonight , i got a white zinfandel by vintners reserve. i hope it turns out like the wine i have been liking lately. i am still new to drinking wine as well

so if anyone has any tips they what to give, i will gladly take any?

 

[Flem]

Follow the instructions and ask questions along the way. Good Luck!

 

[virgogirl]

thank you, i have looked over then and i am sure i will have some.

 

[desquared]

I did my first batch last August as a WX Vintner's Reserve Coastal White. I followed the instructions to the letter and then, showing an incredible amount of patience (or benign neglect) left it alone airlocked in the carboy in the basement for 6 months to age.

It came out great, and I am now enjoying some fine wine.

 

[virgogirl]

that is sweet! well i am in the middle of mine right now waiting for the water temp to go down so i can add the yest. my SG was a little lower then what is should be i hope that is ok!

 

[cpfan]

that is sweet! well i am in the middle of mine right now waiting for the water temp to go down so i can add the yest. my SG was a little lower then what is should be i hope that is ok!

virgogirl:

Give us numbers if you want an answer. I would expect a White Zin to be the low end of the range.

Also make sure that the concentrate/juice package and the added water were mixed very well (stir vigourously) before taking the sg reading.

Tips? Mix the must well (gee I just said that), be patient, degass thoroughly, be patient. If the kit came with a sweetening pack, and you are you planning to add it, don't leave out the sorbate.

Steve

 

[virgogirl]

i had a SG of 1.072 just slitly lower then what is should be.