So I decided it was time to start the Super Tuscan today...
I did a little reading up, and it seems this kit starts a little low on the sugars. Mine was not too bad compared to some of the others I saw.... my juice registered 1086 without the skins in yet.
So this is my question.... I got the wine all set at 10 am today... skins in, temp good, everything set. But I thought I would let it sit to let the sugars leech from the skins. I am stirring every hour (and I may squeeze if I am feeling adventurous!).
I will probably test at 6-8 tonight, and maybe tomorrow morning if it is not as high as I want yet. Does this sound good? And what do you think I should aim for? 1098 or above? 1100?
Also, I tried a little trick that worked well for me, and I wanted to pass it on. I soaked the wine skin packet in hot hot water for 30 minutes before I needed it. The skins slid out like butter! No mess, real easy!
Thanks!
Dave
I did a little reading up, and it seems this kit starts a little low on the sugars. Mine was not too bad compared to some of the others I saw.... my juice registered 1086 without the skins in yet.
So this is my question.... I got the wine all set at 10 am today... skins in, temp good, everything set. But I thought I would let it sit to let the sugars leech from the skins. I am stirring every hour (and I may squeeze if I am feeling adventurous!).
I will probably test at 6-8 tonight, and maybe tomorrow morning if it is not as high as I want yet. Does this sound good? And what do you think I should aim for? 1098 or above? 1100?
Also, I tried a little trick that worked well for me, and I wanted to pass it on. I soaked the wine skin packet in hot hot water for 30 minutes before I needed it. The skins slid out like butter! No mess, real easy!
Thanks!
Dave
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