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  1. Len

    Finer Wine Kit When Does The Aging Clock Start?

    I'm the first to admit I may be overthinking this but I feel like I'm missing something I should know. My Chardonnay kit instructions says the wine should be aged 4-6 months. Got that. However, I don't have a clear understanding about when the clock starts. For example, I pitch the yeast on 7/1...
  2. Len

    WineXpert Clearing Without Fining Agents

    Update: The S.G. came in at .994 this morning so I racked it from the fermenter bucket to a carboy, added 1/4 tsp K-meta, stirred to degas and installed an airlock. I put the full carboy on a shelf and wrapped a towel around it.
  3. Len

    WineXpert Clearing Without Fining Agents

    Thank you all for your responses. Exactly what I was hoping for. I pitched the yeast on 6/17. S.G. was 1.090 On 6/21 I measured the S.G. at 1.010 I expect to rack into my carboy on 7/1 if the S.G. comes in at <.996 I will post my progress. Thanks guys! -Len edit: I forgot to mention that I'm...
  4. Len

    WineXpert Clearing Without Fining Agents

    I'm fairly new at wine making and have much to learn. I'm trying to get better at it by studying all the good postings on this forum. Much of it is still way over my head. :? I've recently read Winemaker81's postings about clearing red wines both with and without kieselsol or chitosan (K&C). He...
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