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In addition to what the others have said, note that this ratio is actually 8:1, not 4:1.

So, I’ve made 2 separate sweeteners to try. 1 is 2 cups water to 1/4 cup white sugar (4:1), and the other is the same ratio using honey...

The general rule is if the SG <= 0.998 and is stable for 3 days, fermentation is done. I've had a few wines finish a bit above that, but...

So the process would be - rack into a clean vessel, stabilize with 11/2 tsp of potassium sorbate and 1/8 tsp k- meta, then back sweeten...

Thank you for the info!

So I just checked the wine this morning, looks like active fermentation has stopped. Just tiny bubbles and no activity in the airlock...

Give it at least a week.

been watching the fermentation in the carboy after transfering everything from the primary. The airlock is handling all of the...

It did get feisty but the airlock is handling it so far. Keeping a close eye it several times a day.,

Just there’s transferred everything (except contents of the pulp bag, which i ran thru the small chicom wine press to extract every drop...

Can anyone tell me what varietal this is just by the leaves? dope!

So apparently i don’t have to wait until tomorrow since tonight the sg hit 1.008! Tasted fruity but with a strong alcohol aftertaste...

Thank you so much! I read your article and it provided the information i was looking for. This is why i joined this forum! I’ll check...

Update 03/27/24 - SG 0.990, Abv: 13.1% Racked and split the batch into two. Half blended with a black currant wine and half went into...