Copper to Treat Hydrogen Sulfide Smell

[Jetpilot007]

I have a batch of pear wine that has the dreaded hydrogen sulfide or rotten egg odor.

I read in in Winemaker magazine that copper can remedy the situation.
Just wondering if anyone has experimented with this method.

Also I read there is a chemical called Bocksin that is supposed to do wonders.
But it appears that this product has been discontinued.

 

[sour_grapes]

Check out this recent thread: http://www.winemakingtalk.com/forum/f6/sulfur-smell-wine-48888/

 

[Medic8106]

I've had two batches of wine with the same smell. I corrected both with the copper wire trick, worked both times. Just used the ground wire from a piece of 12 gauge wire I had. Cleaned and sanitized first then used to stir the wine.