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4th kit, and haven't had this issue before. I'm 10 days into primary fermentation (Merlot kit) and it is only barely bubbling, kind of sounds like Rice Crispies if listen to it closely. My basement is 68 degrees. I removed the air lock and lid to allow oxygen, and covered the opening with a...

I'm on my third batch of kit Merlot. While trying to avoid transferring top fermentations, and bottom sediments during each racking, by the time I'm done I've lost half of my wine. Is this normal, or is there a better way to retain a larger volume of finished wine? Thanks for your time. Gill.

I’ve racked my cleared Merlot a time or two and I will do again, but the sulfur smell gets worse each time. I have been adding campdon tablets each time, but it’s not helping. I ordered Bentonite hoping I can save it with that. I’ve realized I am not racking carefully enough, and will be...

Good day, I made my second batch of Merlot kit, hit the clearing stage, and left 3-4 inches of air space in a 5gal carboy. A month in, I realize that was a mistake. I won’t get to it for another two weeks. If it’s flat or something, can I recover? Suggestions appreciated. Thank you.