Does Sorbate Affect Flavor

[jmac1961]

I back sweetened my wine and I added sorbate (1 tsp/gallon). Does SOrbate affect the taste? I made some peach wine last year and it has the same taste as this kit I just finished.

 

[Brian]

I have heard some say they can taste it but I personally can't tell the difference.

 

[Minnesotamaker]

I haven't tasted it, but the word is that sorbate in high levels will give your wine a "bubble gum" kind of taste.

 

[ibglowin]

Some people can taste sorbate (like me) and others can't. I think it taste/smells like bubble gum, the kind you chewed when you were a kid.

It will fade in time but it will take months to fade away if you are sensitive to it.

 

[robie]

Sorbate taste, if you can taste it, is less noticeable if the wine is back sweetened, than in a dry wine.

Just don't add more than the directions say.

 

[PPBart]

I back sweetened my wine and I added sorbate (1 tsp/gallon). Does SOrbate affect the taste? ... QUOTE]

At recommended dosage, not likely -- btw, recommended dosage is 1/2-tsp per gallon.

 

[mmadmikes1]

I can taste it, but there is no need to add to a dry red that you are not going to backsweetin. REALLY, if there is no residuaal sugar in wine(dry) there is no need to sorbate the wine

 

[I_Drank_It]

The Potassium Sorbate I have says to add 1/4 tsp per gallon to prevent re-fermentation.

 

[jmac1961]

I am guessing the taste is not sorbatge since it does not taste like bubble gum.