WineXpert K-meta v/s Na-meta

[WineOnurse]

I'm making WE Stag's Leap Merlot. Up to step 4- racking & clarification. Obviously I didn't plan ahead.. Instructions say use k-meta for ageing over 6 months. I don't have any k-meta, but I do have campden tablets. Can I use this instead? I have k-meta on order.. can I rack now then add k-meta when it arrives????
Thanks, Greg

 

[masta]

Yes you can add it later andactually best to add just before bottling especially if you bulk age for any length of time.

 

[WineOnurse]

Thanks masta. I'm new at this & didn't want to mess it up.

 

[kenito]

One other reason to wait:


You can use either potasium or sodium metabisulfite. However, the <B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">sodium is not recommended as it introduces salt into the wine[/B] – results in some taste issues.


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[WineOnurse]

Thanks kenito. I'll wait for the potassium..I don't want to riskaltering the flavor.


Greg