Before I attempt to do this..let me first make sure I understand. I first uncork the wine and pour it pack into a sanitized bucket, then with the copper wire (Not pipe!!...I was going to use pipe so thanks) I stir it around. Then re-bottle it. How long do I stir? Can I use a copper ground...
my first batch was a Winexpert CHILEAN CABERNET SAUVIGNON, started on 11/06/09 and bottled on 1/30/10. It gave off a rotten egg odor (it filled the room) when fermenting, which I don't know if it was normal or not. Beer never does this. I cracked open a bottle 2 weeks ago and it tasted like a...
I used one step sanitizer as I do with beer. I did not see any film or any sign of contamination.
I used Winexpert CHILEAN CABERNET SAUVIGNON, which I was told yielded a nice bottle of wine. I started on 11/06/09 and bottled on 1/30/10. While fermenting it gave off a rotten egg odor that...
I'm a seasoned beer brewer and am looking to try my second batch of wine. The jury is still out on the first batch. Can someone recommend a kit? I'd like something that doesn't take too long.
I wouldn't say it was astringent or harsh.
Is it normal for fermenting Cabernet Sauvignon to give off a rotten egg smell?
If not could this have ruined my whole batch?
If it was the sulfur odor, can anything be done to save it?
About 6 months ago I started my first batch wine using a Winepert Selection Original Series Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon Kit. I followed the instructions to the letter and while it was fermenting I noticed a "sulfurish" odor. I was concerned at the time, posted a question and some folks...