Loulicious
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So I have a noob question. Some backstory. My grandfather and I started both a 5 gallon batch of Catawba and 5 gallons of Niagara November 25, 2016. Its a family tradition for him to give every adult family member a bottle of his wine on Thanksgiving. And he starts the next batch the next evening. He took the new batches of wine all the way through adding the potassium sorbate and potassium metabisulfite. Unfortunately he suffered a heart attack before he could add the backsweetening sugar. The carboy hasn't been opened since that night. I have made sure that the airlock has stayed properly filled. Now that time has past and emotions have settled, I would like to honor my grandfather by finishing these two batches of wine. My question is, can I pick up where he left off? Can I backsweeten this wine and bottle or is it too late? If so should I add more potassium sorbate and potassium metabisulfite and do I use the same recommended amounts that he already used?
I have family members that would love to each have a bottle from his last batches. And if possible I would love to be able to keep his tradition alive for at least this 2017 Thanksgiving. He did keep a log throughout the process. If you need more information before you can give an answer please ask. And thank you in advance for any information you give.
I have family members that would love to each have a bottle from his last batches. And if possible I would love to be able to keep his tradition alive for at least this 2017 Thanksgiving. He did keep a log throughout the process. If you need more information before you can give an answer please ask. And thank you in advance for any information you give.