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The instructions say after the third racking (so the wine has be sitting for a total of 6 months) It says to add Potassium Sorbate...let sit for a month, then bottle.

Thank you very much djrockinsteve I really really appreciate it.

actually...I have a follow up question. I ran your advice by my father who is helping me make this wine. He said he heard from a friend that you should never top off your wine with store bought wine. Is there any truth to that, if so what would be the reasoning? Thanks!!

Ok, thanks for the advice. Regarding the oaking....I have never done it before. Would you be able to recommend how I go about doing it. I would appreciate it.

Hey Everyone, So this is the plan for my white wine (I got a sheet from the wine making place when I picked up the juice). I ferment for 7-10 days then rack and let sit for 1 month. Then rack and let sit for 2 months. Then rack and let sit for 3 months. Finally stabilize and when ready...

Hey guys, Is there any difference between Sodium Metabisulfite and Potassium Metabisulfite?? Thanks for your help!!

so....a couple of you mentioned that I should ferment it dry and then backsweeten to taste. Can someone explain how I would backsweeten a wine?

Ok, so my next question is...I would like my wine to be somewhat sweet. I tried a dry chardonnay and was not a fan. What yeast do you recommend?

Thank you very much everyone for the input. I appreciate it!!

Hey Everyone, So I will be upfront about it. I am VERY new to making wine. I normally brew beer but have finally decide to branch out into wine making. I have made a couple of batches of red wine. I don't make it from the grapes, I go to a local store and buy 6 gallons of juice. I have...