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Thanks Rice_Guy. Regarding your "other thought" are you suggesting I get a free gallon of must to ADD to what I currently have or to ferment separately? If adding, I assume I would need to pitch more yeast?

An update... I was unable to find frozen white grape juice concentrate anywhere so I couldn't add it. In addition the delivery of the potassium bicarbonate was delayed so I was unable to add that either. I was able to cool the juice to 72 degrees. SG is now at .998. TA at 1.075. I did...

Thanks Rice_Guy. I feel a little better knowing you can even ferment lemon juice with those ph and TA measurements! I will see what I can do to cool the juice a bit. I will add the potassium bicarbonate when it arrives and I like your suggestion of adding frozen concentrate. I actually have...

KCCam - thanks for your response and apologies for not providing more detail - I did wait 24 hours between the Campden and the Yeast which is Red Star Premier Cote des Blancs (described as a slow fermenter that works best between 50-80 degrees). The Temperature of the juice is 78. After adding...

John - thanks very much for your response. I agree, having Potassium Bicarbonate on hand would have helped. I was ready with an Acid Blend to increase acid but was not prepared to decrease it. I also agree that I need to follow this through for the experience of it all. Regarding the strength...

Hi - my name is Lori. I have a few successful wine kits under my belt so I understand the basics. I planted cayuga and vidal blanc grapes in my backyard just for fun. I thought maybe I would try my hand at making my own wine but never had enough grapes until this year. The clusters were...

Thanks John. I am willing to give it a go. I agree the Sauv Blanc kits did start out bit brown and lightened up nicely. I was just surprised at how dark this one is. Pic attached but like you said, seeing it person would give a better impression. Only one way to find out if it is what the...

I just picked up my kit. This is my first attempt at this particular kit. My previous efforts have been with All Juice Sauvignon Blanc. The side of the bucket says White Zinfandel Blanc. When I opened the kit I was surprised to see how dark the juice was. I expected the juice to be a much...