hey guys,
I'm new to wine making and have a question about racking to carboy. when i rack to the carboy it does not get really full. I get to the point where the botle starts to become smaller. I am thinking the head space left could oxidize the wine. I was thinking of topping with water or something but then again i don't wont to lose flavor either... or maybe im ok with the head space that's left i don't know.. the joy of being a newbie!!
oh and another question. After i bottle the wine, should the bottles be stored on the side right away or should i let them stand for a couple of days?
I'm new to wine making and have a question about racking to carboy. when i rack to the carboy it does not get really full. I get to the point where the botle starts to become smaller. I am thinking the head space left could oxidize the wine. I was thinking of topping with water or something but then again i don't wont to lose flavor either... or maybe im ok with the head space that's left i don't know.. the joy of being a newbie!!
oh and another question. After i bottle the wine, should the bottles be stored on the side right away or should i let them stand for a couple of days?
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