kmeta question

[StBlGT]

I am about to start my wine kit for the first time (sauv blanc) and i have a question about the kmeta. I know you add some kmeta that the kit supplied, but my question is.....say i bulk age for an extra month or so past the date the manufacturer suggests is bottling time (just in case more sediment drops). Then, i add 1/4 tsp of kmeta and bottle that same day. How long do i have to wait to open a bottle without getting any odd tastes from the kmeta? Or am i better off not adding extra kmeta?

Thanks.

 

[dralarms]

If you're only bulk aging an extra month then don't add any extra kmeta unless you have an SO meter. But if you do add extra I've seen it take 6 months before it start disapates.

 

[vernsgal]

I don't think you need to add any more k-meta if you're only going 2-6 weeks past the dose you added according to your kit. I, personally, would let it sit at least 3 months longer that the kit suggests, then add k-meta, bottle and wait another 3 months before drinking.

 

[StBlGT]

Thanks for the responses. I think since the sauv blanc will probably be gone by the end of summer/early fall that i wont add any more. But i am planning on making a merlot, too. This i will let age a little longer and will have to add some kmeta every 3 months in bulk.