RickD
Senior Member
Bear in mind I still don't know what I'm doing. I've finished one batch so far (blackberry from frozen berries), and I'm thrilled with the results.
It is apparent that I've got some inaccurate and/or incomplete information regarding racking from primary.
I've been working under the assumption that "everything goes"...in other words, everything in the primary fermenter goes to the carboy except for whatever you are able to filter/strain out (e.g., large solids). This is how I ran the blackberry.
However, I've been reading "The Art of Making Wine" (1974 ed.). That source explicitly states that when racking from primary you should strive to draw off only the "clear" wine, leaving all solids, sediment and cap behind.
Which is correct?
It is apparent that I've got some inaccurate and/or incomplete information regarding racking from primary.
I've been working under the assumption that "everything goes"...in other words, everything in the primary fermenter goes to the carboy except for whatever you are able to filter/strain out (e.g., large solids). This is how I ran the blackberry.
However, I've been reading "The Art of Making Wine" (1974 ed.). That source explicitly states that when racking from primary you should strive to draw off only the "clear" wine, leaving all solids, sediment and cap behind.
Which is correct?