WineXpert Bulk Aging

[rexmor]

My first kit has finished the period for clarification and is ready for bottling. However, I've decided to bulk age so I won't be tempted to try it before it's ready. My question now is whether I should rack it off into another carboy before bulk aging, or if I can leave it in the same one?

 

[masta]

If you didn't do any extra racking and there is more than a dusting of lees on the bottom I would rack into another carboy for bulk aging just to prevent any issues.


This is also a great time to add the extra 1.5 grams (1/4 tsp) of K-meta as described in the instructions if you didn't already do it. I am assuming you will be bulk aging for at least 6 months or more.

 

[Cove Cottage]

Glad to see this question on the forum. Life has gotten in the way of my wine making lately and I have a carboy of Cabernet Sauvignon unintentionally bulk aging. I guess it’s a good thing that I racked it off the lees before the final clearing. Maybe I'll get it bottled over the 4th of July weekend.Margaret

 

[rexmor]

I'm trying to calculate my timing schedule for some further planned kits. My wife and I are leaving the first of September for three weeks in Italy. If I have wine which has finished the stabilizing and clearing stage, would it be all right to go 3-4 weeks before the final racking and clarification?

 

[masta]

I'm trying to calculate my timing schedule for some further planned kits. My wife and I are leaving the first of September for three weeks in Italy. If I have wine which has finished the stabilizing and clearing stage, would it be all right to go 3-4 weeks before the final racking and clarification?

Yes this would be fine!