Flame145
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I read in one of my wine making books to wait 2 months for first racking. Is this to long? This is what I have done so far:
crushed 27 cases grapes
checked ph and ta, both within range
checked starting SG
added potassium metabisulfite
let sit 24 hours
added yeast
fermented for 7 days, punching cap down 2x a day
pressed and placed into a 53 gallon oak barrel, with airlock
My plan was to do first racking begining of december and sulfite
then go to solid bung
Or should I rack sooner and add sulfite.
Just a little concerned with everyone stating wood barrels breathe, didn't know how long to wait to add sulfite.
The only sulfite that has been added has been at the crush stage
crushed 27 cases grapes
checked ph and ta, both within range
checked starting SG
added potassium metabisulfite
let sit 24 hours
added yeast
fermented for 7 days, punching cap down 2x a day
pressed and placed into a 53 gallon oak barrel, with airlock
My plan was to do first racking begining of december and sulfite
then go to solid bung
Or should I rack sooner and add sulfite.
Just a little concerned with everyone stating wood barrels breathe, didn't know how long to wait to add sulfite.
The only sulfite that has been added has been at the crush stage