I am making a triple batch of this limited release wine and this is my first experience with Kenridge (which I think is a Vineco product). This has been very different from the many other kits that I have made. I started this on 5-21, racked to secondary on 5-26 and as of today (7-4) it is still fermenting. This is quite a bit longer than any other kit I can remember.
This is from my log:
5-21 SG 1.082 (Seemed very low)
5-22 SG 1.084 (Probably due to grape packs being added)
5-23 AM SG 1.074 Rapid fermentation
5-23 PM SG 1.064
5-24 SG 1.052
5-25 SG 1.037
5-26 SG 1.024 (Racked to secondary a little early due to personal schedule commitments)
6-12 SG 0.998
7-4 SG 0.994 (Bouquet is very nice, color on the light side, still signs of active fermentation)
My issue is that the instructions direct to do nothing further (e.g. add oak, clarify, stabilize, etc.) until fermentation ceases.
Has anyone else made this wine? If so, what was your starting SG? What was you experience with the fermentation?
Tanga you too much! (Poppy's words)
This is from my log:
5-21 SG 1.082 (Seemed very low)
5-22 SG 1.084 (Probably due to grape packs being added)
5-23 AM SG 1.074 Rapid fermentation
5-23 PM SG 1.064
5-24 SG 1.052
5-25 SG 1.037
5-26 SG 1.024 (Racked to secondary a little early due to personal schedule commitments)
6-12 SG 0.998
7-4 SG 0.994 (Bouquet is very nice, color on the light side, still signs of active fermentation)
My issue is that the instructions direct to do nothing further (e.g. add oak, clarify, stabilize, etc.) until fermentation ceases.
Has anyone else made this wine? If so, what was your starting SG? What was you experience with the fermentation?
Tanga you too much! (Poppy's words)