I moved my 6 gallons of Pinot Grigio juice to a 7.9 gal bucket. Added a couple teaspoons of nutrient and one tsp of energizer to help get things started. Took at hydrometer reading and it's was showing 1.090. Then added 1 package Red Star Premier Blanc yeast. Yesterday when I 1st opened the juice, I took a hydrometer reading and it was lower.. and was shocked.. I guess I needed to let it sit overnight to come to room temp.
As it sits now, it's in my basement, covered with a towel. Now what?
What should I be doing? Should I start stirring it once a day, starting tomorrow? Should I put the lid on with an airlock, instead of the towel?
Sorry for asking so many simpleton questions, but I'm new to this and don't want to mess things up.
BTW, I was really tempted to add a tsp of tannin.. But being a white, I wasn't sure even 1 tsp into 6 gallons would make a difference or even if I should add any.
Thanks!
On Edit - I meant to add some bentonite. Should I do it now, or not worry and do it later in the process when I'm trying to clear it?
As it sits now, it's in my basement, covered with a towel. Now what?
What should I be doing? Should I start stirring it once a day, starting tomorrow? Should I put the lid on with an airlock, instead of the towel?
Sorry for asking so many simpleton questions, but I'm new to this and don't want to mess things up.
BTW, I was really tempted to add a tsp of tannin.. But being a white, I wasn't sure even 1 tsp into 6 gallons would make a difference or even if I should add any.
Thanks!
On Edit - I meant to add some bentonite. Should I do it now, or not worry and do it later in the process when I'm trying to clear it?