John Prince
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I started my perp today. No leaks so far. Stand by for questions<div id="myWatcherDiv" style="displayone;">
John Prince said:Questions.If the is no leakage after two days can I put wine in the barrel? I need to go out of town for a couple days.<div id="myWatcherDiv" style="displayone;">
Yes, I would fill it with wine before you head out of town.</font>
Should I add 1/4 tsp of Potassium Metabisulphite in the wine?
That would depend on how long it has been since you late added a top up dose. I would not add it unless it was time. You will need to add a top up dose when it comes out of the barrel as the barrel will lower the sulfite levels drastically. </font>
The red wine I want to use is the barrel has been bulk aging in a carboy for 6 months. Is that okay to use it?
Absolutely!</font>
How long in the new barrel?
2- 4 weeks max for the first batch. Taste each week, remember you will have to top up the barrel each week as well.</font>
After the barrel can I rack back into the carboy for more bulk aging?
Yes, just remember the sulfite levels will have dropped drastically.</font>
John Prince said:Day two, no leaks and will dump some wine in the barrel tonight.<div id="myWatcherDiv" style="displayone;">
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