WineXpert Old kits refurbishment

[rhattin]

I was given several older WE Selection series kits: two Australian Merlots, and one New Zealand Cab Sauvignon. The yeast packets had expired by at least one year on all of them ( Lalvin EC 1118 and 71B-1122). Other than new yeast are there any other precautions I should take when I make them? I am thinking about adding a bit of KMS to the must ( how much I don't know)
Any ideas or proven ideas
Thanks
Ric H
WineTimeFactory.com

 

[wineh]

I would just replace the yeast and proceed normally. If you like, you could contact Winexpert: [email protected]
Ask for Linda.

 

[cpfan]

rhattin...

If you add KMS (better known as k-meta around here) to the must, make sure you wait a day before pitching the yeast.

Steve

 

[CB750]

One of the advantages of a kit is the high sugar content of the concentrate tends to act as a natural preservative. Have you noticed that items like corn syrup last for years in your pantry,