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If I have sediment in the carboy, should I rack before bottling? Also, that would give me a good opportunity to add the Meta-K. If I do this and consequently stir things up a bit, should I wait a day or two before bottling? Thanks again. This group is pretty funny to monitor. Probably...

Hi all, It's time to bottle my WE Cab. Sauv. and since this is my first kit I need some help. Should I add more suphite. The kit had me add meta-sulphite after clarifying, but I'm planning to store for at least 6-12 months and some have suggested adding some more before bottleing. Thanks

Hi all, As a new member working through questions on my first kit, you have all been really helpful. As a wine lover, I am motivated to make my own for 2 reasons. First, since my wife and I drink a lot of wine, it would be great to reduce the cost. Secondly, it just seems like a fun hobby...

Hi all, As I wait for my first batch, a friend of mine shared several bottles. He gave me a 2004 Chilean Cab. Sauv. kit that tasted pretty good. However, he also gave me a 2005 Chilean Merlot kit that tasted kind of like vinegar or medicine. Both wines smelled a bit medicinal. I don't know...

Hi again, Thanks to all for your comments and advice on my tasting of such a young batch.I have a friend who just tonight, gave me 3 bottles from 3 differnt kits he has done. One was a 2004, another a 2005, and the other a 2006. Very interesting to test them all. Yes, that's right, I tested...

Hi all, By all the posts I've already read, I'm sure this forum should provide plenty of support for a newbie like me. I started my first batch(Selections-Cab. Sauv. Premium Series) a couple weeks ago. It's in the secondary right now and the fermantation seems to be over. I'm going to wait...