Other D.B. Wine

[firstime]

. I'm only doing 3gal so I can taste it b4 I make larger amounts. This is where I am so far. I tasted the wine from what was leftover after filling 3gal Carboy. If was very watery and potent very little fruity flavor.

First is this normal so far and once I add the sugar and bottle for a few months should the fruity flavors from the fruit come forward and taste sweet from the sugar while being less potent.



Should anything be changed/added or start over. Thanks for your help and opinions.



3gallons dragons blood.



25oz realemon juice



12 cups white sugar



1.082 Temp 178



1/2 tsp. Tannin

1 1/2 tsp. Yeast nutrient

1/2 tsp. Yeast energizer

1 1/2 tsp. Pectin enzyme



Up to 3 gallon mark of water



3lbs of frozen berry blend and lil extra fresh mixed berries



EC-1118 Yeast



1 1/2 weeks later .996- transferred to Carboy added 1/4potassium metabisulphate/1 1/2sorbate and then bentonite.



Degassed like it stole something



Today added super kleer K.C.



Any and all input is needed.

 

[LeChat]

Did you sweeten it after adding sorbate?

In my experience, sweetening brings forward the fruity taste. Also, aging a bit helps as well.

My last batch, I found that aging 2-3 months really improved it.


Also, did you "punch down" several times a day during fermentation? This helps to get all the goodies out.

 

[firstime]

I punched and squeezed daily. I haven't added sugar yet. I'm letting it clear. Another few days and I'll add sugar the sit another week and bottle.