Wino_&_I_Know
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Started my first Kit - RJS Super Tuscan. Found this site and have been frantically reading previous posts to increase my understanding of wine making. Soo very informative and useful. Found info on EM and I wanted to incorporate this but not get too crazy as this is my first attempt. Started 12/19 with SP of 1.092. The directions state for Step 2 to rack to Secondary at 1.02 or lower (@day 6-8) remove skins and add Pectinase, then Step 3 when at 0.998 rerack and add 2A Sulphite, Potassium "Sorbate, Kieselsol and Chitosan (approximately day14).
I decided to leave skins in and it is now day 18 with a SP of 0.993. The bag of skins are still floating up top. I did punch it down 2 a day while the fermentation was active and then shaked the bottle to wet the skins when the activity slowed down in order to minimize oxygen exposure from taking the bung out.
Now I am unsure of what to do next. Options I am considering:
1. Leave skins/lees in and continue? But how long before issues can come up? 2 more weeks or longer? If I go this route, do I still perform Step 2 before Step 3.
2. Go to Step 2 now. Could I but the bag with skins back in for additional soaking? How long to leave skins in before going to Step 3.
Looking for advice and suggestions. As the saying goes, the smart man learns from experience, but the wise man learns from the experience of others.
Thanks
I decided to leave skins in and it is now day 18 with a SP of 0.993. The bag of skins are still floating up top. I did punch it down 2 a day while the fermentation was active and then shaked the bottle to wet the skins when the activity slowed down in order to minimize oxygen exposure from taking the bung out.
Now I am unsure of what to do next. Options I am considering:
1. Leave skins/lees in and continue? But how long before issues can come up? 2 more weeks or longer? If I go this route, do I still perform Step 2 before Step 3.
2. Go to Step 2 now. Could I but the bag with skins back in for additional soaking? How long to leave skins in before going to Step 3.
Looking for advice and suggestions. As the saying goes, the smart man learns from experience, but the wise man learns from the experience of others.
Thanks