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My son and I started doing wine kits about two and a half years ago. We're on our 14th kit. It's an RJS En Premier Super Tuscan. We're 8 days into primary fermentation, and this is the first kit that never bubbled through the air lock. On the good side, I believe, is that it smells normal, and...

Has anyone tried two or more different Gewurztraminer kits, and had a significant preference. I prefer mine on the spicier sider. Also, I notice RJS En Primeur has a Gewurztraminer Riesling. Is it more like what I know to be a Gewurztraminer (drier, spicier) or a Riesling (sweeter)? Thanks, Pete

I'll keep an eye on that. Thanks, Pete

Done. Thanks, folks.

So, I stirred frequently, and it rose throughout the day to 1.080. Adding the total 2 cups of simple syrup raised it to 1.091. What do you think - pitch the yeast now, or more simple syrup?

Stirring vigorously didn't change the reading. I used the required amount of water - up to the 23L level, prior to adding the skins. The kit does include 2 Chaptalisation packs to be added after 5-7 days. I'll check the readings again tonight. Thanks guys, Pete

Last night I started my 5th kit, my first WE Selections Amarone. During primary fermentation, after adding the skins and waiting 4 hours, I tested and got a reading of 1.07. The instructions said it should be 1.09-1.10. I haven't pitched the yeast yet. Any thoughts? Thanks, Pete

The instructions indicate to wait until it's below .996 No?

And it's a gallon,

Initial reading was 1.09 It is indeed a plastic fermentation bucket.

First batch of wine for me. I'm using Winexperts Vintners Best kit for chardonnay. So I've been fermenting for about a week, but haven't seen any bubbling in the airlock. I took a hydrometer reading and it appears to be 1.01 Any reason for concern? Thanks