Recent content by Katiejwine

Yes, I agree with you about not being comfortable with a large headspace. I did manage to get my hands on a 19L carboy so I can transfer into that, I am just not sure when to rack into the new one with the bentonite. Most likely after the bentonite has clarified as long as the wine is safe in...

Thanks for all the input! I am not using a kit, my partner is a grape grower so I am using grapes we picked, pressed and transferred into the car boy. We had a really late spring frost so the grapes are a little special this year so I am not expecting anything extraordinary from the wine, just...

Awesome, thanks guys! I hydrated my bentonite with boiling water and let it sit for 24 hours, it has some minor clumps but nothing crazy. I'm going to add it in shortly. I have potassium metabisulphite and am adding it in now that my fermentation is done. I do have some air space at the top of...

Hey guys, I've added bentonite after fermentation once before but I am wondering if anyone has any experience with hydrating it for 24 hours first and if that's necessary. Also, how long do you leave the bentonite in there to clarify; should I leave it in there for a few (4) days before racking...

That looks amazing! The Annapolis Valley is on my hit list to visit. We grow cold climate varietals here in Ontario as well...northern Ontario. On our farm we also have L'Acadie (met the woman who named it the other month), Marquette and Petite Pearl. I am currently making a L'Acadie Blanc...

Okay, I'll check it with a hydrometer. I was wondering if it has stayed there if it was done but wanted to be sure. I may have gotten the 0 or minus mixed up with the hydrometer. Too much on my mind. Thanks Salcoco!!

Hey guys, I am not new to wine and have made some Chardonnay in school but this is my first time doing it on my own. I am making a white cold climate varietal wine. I had trouble finding the proper yeast nutrients I wanted and ended up with a Urea and DAP mix. I could only get it and add it in...