Hello from Ontario Canada

[Ecko]

Bought a fast ferment cylindrical cone. Gonna try making first batch of wine ever. Since I'm a newbie I started with a wine kit from Costco just to see. Went to local wine supply shop learned a ton from them so far. They said my next step is to use the pails instead of kit and that they'll walk me through it.

Found this site a couple days ago and there's lots of knowledge here. Hope everything works out.

 

[Trevor7]

Welcome to the site Ecko! I've heard of several folks making Costco kits. Let us know how it turns out.

 

[wrongway]

Hi Ecko, Welcome Yes as Trevor said Please do let us know.
I am also a beginner. I am 2 week into my first batch of wine.
It is Apple Cinnamon. So far so good.

 

[Ecko]

After 10 days I changed and cleaned the collection ball. Kit said should do this and start secondary fermentation when SG reads 1.010 or lower. I got 0.990. I'm wondering if there will be any more fermenting during second fermentation? Should I still wait The 8 day recommendation before stabilizing and degassing. Or is it safe to start now? Kit says to degass and stabilize after secondary and SG 0.995. Also tried it. Was very pleasant to smell and had a nice taste. Just a bit fizzy from fermenting. I Think it's gonna turn out fine. this is the kit I'm trying out.

 

[Trevor7]

While you have reached the lower SG, I'd say that the last of the fermentation is still happening. I have never done one of Costco's kits before so I'll let those with more expertise chime in here.

 

[Ecko]

Ya I think I'll wait and follow the instructions to a tee. What I've learned so far is that patience is very important in this hobby.

 

[cmason1957]

In wine making when given the choice between waiting and not, it is almost always a good idea to wait.

Exception being bad or off smells.

 

[Ecko]

bottled first batch. Going to age for a couple months. Turned out great.

 

[GaDawg]

Welcome from West Georgia USA!

 

[wrongway]

Sure looks good!!!!