Airlock fell off-what should I do?

[PostToastee]

I just found out that my airlock fell off yesterday. Is my wine contaminated? What should I do? I was going to be bottling this weekend.

 

[AZMDTed]

My guess is that you're fine. Add 1/4 tsp kmeta and bottle the wine. The kmeta will help with any extra oxygen that may have gotten in.

 

[GreginND]

Put it back on and have a glass of wine to relax.

 

[olusteebus]

Is it still fermenting?

I have had that happened and did not know how long it had been that way. Turned out fine. I think you are fine.

 

[JohnT]

I agree with the others, you are probably OK.

Give the wine a shot of K-meta, rinse the stopper in k-meta solution, replace the airlock on the carboy, top off the airlock with fluid of choice, have a glass of wine, and relax.

 

[Matty_Kay]

I had this happen to me over the winter with a pinot grigio, only my toddler nephew pulled the airlock out. Wine was exposed for atleast 12 hours before I found it. I dosed with k-meta. Wine was bottled in late February. We have had a few bottles and it turned out great, no ill effects.