WineXpert Clearing after racking

[termini]

Master forum people, you can edit this and repost this if you see fit onto the most suitable topic......


Last week, we stabilised and degassed ( with the cordless drill) our Limited Edition Ausralian Riesling. I the went on to degass the carboy for an evening with a hand held vacuum pump @ 20-25 inches.
What I noticed on this wine (and not with our two Island Mists) is that in addition to the sediment on the bottom of the carboy, we also have a fair amount collecting on the sides of the carboy.
Should I re-rack and then re- degass with the cordless drill and let it be?
I'm worried that degassing it with the pump somehow did not allow the sediment to settle how it should.
I would love to send a picture of the vacuum set up that I made, but I don't know how to do it.--I don't know how to type, so this hunting and pecking typing method takes me a while just to send out forum questions!

 

[grapeman]

termini you should be good as you did it. To get the sediment off the sides, GENTLY bump the carboy on the floor by tipping it a couple inches and let it bump the floor when you tip it back. Don't try it on a cement floor, but a carpeted floor or rug should be fine. It will drop the lees off the sides and you are all set.


Don't feel bad about typing. I always have to go back and edit my typos.Edited by: appleman

 

[moose]

termini, had the same problem that you experienced and thought that something was wrong. Did what was suggested and worked out perfect.

 

[Wade E]

I give th carboy a quick twist on a smooth surface. I not to fond of bumping the carboy myself as sometimes you go a little aboard and can bump it a little too hard.

 

[termini]

Thanks! I'll give it a try. Maybe I'll split the difference and spin it on a bumpy floorJust kidding---I'll up date with the results

 

[Waldo]

I came up with a unique solution to this problem. I have one of those vibrator/heating pads that I set my carboy on and turn on the vibrator on low and it works like a charm.

 

[hannabarn]

Waldo, Good to hear from you. I thought maybe the wind took you out of circulation

 

[Jack on Rainy]

Don't feel bad about typing. I always have to go back and edit my typos.

Me too. The fat finger syndrome...


I use the bump technique toobut have made carboy pads of an old thick towel which seems to work. Wish that towel had started out wine colored though

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And, I've noticed Waldo a little quiet too. Missed his brand of humor so good to see you Waldo.Edited by: Jack on Rainy