The kit said to degas and mix the clarifier in the carboy. I racked off the wine back into the primary fermenter and degassed in there, then racked the wine back into the carboy. The kit is a Vintners Coast Red. Are you saying that the sediment goes away. I thought the clarifier allows the...
I'm going to bottle my first kit. I know some people recommend bulk aging, but I'm anxious to drink some of this stuff so I'm going to follow the directions in the kit which say to wait 10 days after degassing and adding the stabilizer & clarifier. The instructions specifically said NOT TO rack...
Degassed and stabilized yesterday! Looking for a floor corker. Found a few on craigslist but they're to far away. Where do you CT people buy your supplies locally? I know there are plenty of online sites.
Hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving and I'm sure many of you enjoyed your own wine. I hope to be able to do the same in the future.. I started my first kit in mid November and am happy to have found this forum. Ive already received good advice. I'm in Fairfield County, CT but I'm originally...
The 2nd step said to leave the thickest sediment behind so I'll take your advice and use the reserve it to top off but be careful not to disturb the sediment. I replaced the vacuum cork on the 1 liter with an airlock and taped it up with electrical tape. The carboy hasn't had a bubble in days. I...
When I was transferring from the fermenter to the carboy, the instructions said to leave about a liter of space. I kept the extra liter in a glass bottle with one of those reusable corks that allow you to suck air out of a bottle with a hand pump. I don't know if I'm right but I figure it would...