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Thanks for the answer. So I should adjust my initial SG to 1.090 to figure the total alcohol when finished, right?

I'm about to start a kit (Wine Expert Eclipse Pinot Noir). The kit came with LALVIN RC212 as the yeast. I've used the same yeast before with different kits and have had acceptable (bronze medal) results. The RC212 seems like a solid choice but I am curious if there is a better (gold medal)...

I prepared my must according to kit instructions, added my grape skins pack and stirred vigorously. I took the initial SG reading of 1.080. I took the reading twice to make sure I had it correct. I decided to use a different yeast than came with the kit because I like to play with things. I...

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Thank you for the response. I was planning to put 1/4 tsp of potassium metabisulfite in when I rack it into the carboy for aging. Are you saying to add an additional 1/4 tsp after 3 months? Or do you recommend waiting to add it until it has aged for 3 months? Thank you again! </font>

I have made a couple of kits in the past that have turned out pretty well. Now I am trying the Spagnol's Barbaresco kit. I would like to bulk age this kit but want to make sure I don't make a mistake. My understanding is that I would follow the kit instructions as usual up until the bottling and...