Malolatic Fermentation for a kit

[Main man]

Hey
I'm new to this. I'm making my first kit. It's a master vintners winemakers reserve pinot. I'm wondering what y'all think of malolatic fermentation for a kit? Any advice on when to do it in the process , to degas before or after, to do it in the bucket or in a carboy etc. Also, the instructions don't say to add potasium metabisulfate until after the second fermentation. With MLF, when should I add it? I'm concerned on how long I can go before adding it. Thanks for all your help.

 

[cmason1957]

MLF is generally not a good idea on kits. They are balanced to end up correct, without MLF. There is a thread on here about someone doing it on half off a wine kit. I think the regretted that idea.