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I have 3 demigons, 2 red, 1 white and a room temperature of 21 degrees Celcius (70 degrees Fahrenheit). I did not add anything to the juice and it began fermenting quite vigorously after two days. When should I rack for the first time? Second? and subsequent times? Should I rack both red and...

I have a question regarding primary fermentation. Should I add anything to it to secure or speed up fermentation? Should I add anything at secondary fermentation? I heard that you don't have to add anything, but I am not sure.

Last night I just bought 14 cases of Merlot (from California) and have put them into two plastic barrels. I have the barrels sitting under my back porch outside, where the temperature is supposed to hit 24 degrees Celsius (75 F) with a humidity reading of 28 C (82.4 F). At night the...

Is there anything you would suggest doing right now. Like racking the wine or adding something to it?

Hi, I am new to wine making from grapes. My dad is old school and says he knows everything. So this is what I have done. I bought 18 cases of Californian Merlot grapes a few weeks ago. I got the place I bought them at to destem them. I took the must home and put it into 2 big barrels (200...

When Should I Rack the Demijons The juice has been fermenting for about 2 weeks and it is still bubbling, but when should I rack (I think that is the term) the wine? Also I purchased a wine filter. Is it a good idea to filter the red wine? People say that you will lose the flavour by...

I am making wine from Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon red grapes and I have compressed the grapes and the juice is now sitting in my demigon. I was wondering what temperature I should keep the room at?

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