Transferring from primary to secondary after Carbonate addition

[Sashie]

Hello all -
I had planned to transfer my Pinot Blanc must from primary to a carboy since fermentation has been completed. I tested the acid today and found it to be high so I added carbonate to lower. Can I still move to carboy and add sulfite?
I realize I should have taken the reading before I fermented but never had a problem with high acid before.
thanks ....

 

[sour_grapes]

I can think of no reason you cannot move it to a carboy.

 

[Sashie]

I wanted to make sure that adding the sulfite to the wine wouldn't somehow comprise the carbonate.
thanks

 

[sour_grapes]

No, you should be fine. They will both do their respective job. (In general, you do need more sulfite at higher pH values, but presumably you are still in "normal" range.)

BTW, I used to live in Sound Beach about 100 years ago... (Okay, maybe it was a bit more recent.)

 

[Sashie]

Thanks again ---
only been out here for 7 years and really like it except for this time of year when tons of tourists come out .... they really love their pumpkins