I started my first wine kit last night. I was close to the end of step 1 where I was supposed to add the yeast. The water temperature was not as warm as it needed to be. So I removed some of the juice/water mixture from my bucket and put it in a pot on the stove (about 1.5 gallons). I warmed it until it almost boiled and put it back in the bucket. Then I added my yeast.
Well, it turns out my thermometer wasn't working so it was probably warm enough from the beginning, but you can't undo what's been done. Anyway, my real question is, did I ruin my wine by boiling it? I don't really care if I did, I don't mind getting another kit and starting over. I just don't want to waste my time on this batch if I've compromised the quality of it. Thanks in advance.
Well, it turns out my thermometer wasn't working so it was probably warm enough from the beginning, but you can't undo what's been done. Anyway, my real question is, did I ruin my wine by boiling it? I don't really care if I did, I don't mind getting another kit and starting over. I just don't want to waste my time on this batch if I've compromised the quality of it. Thanks in advance.