A wine I had tried at Winestock 2007 ( Patricks Award WinningStrawberry/Zin ) led me to try this kit but alas I picked the wrong one. I got the Reisling blend instead of the Zin and didn't realize it until I got ready to do this post. Anyway, if it turns out nearly as good as Patrick's it will be a great one. This will be my first experience with doing total fermentation in the primary so a little anxious about it but I am sure RJ's knows what they are doing so I will follow their instructions.
My first observation on their kits was the ease in which the Bentonite dissolved and did not try to clump up .
I did notice that in the ingrediants pack there were 2 pakets of Sorbate. The instructions do not allude to their being two and wondering if they just inadvertently put in an extra packet. Perhaps someone can answer this for me.
Following the directions provided,( Did not tweak this one )I pitched the yeast to my must this morning at an SG of 1.060 and a must temp of 75 degrees. I now keep a record on my wines by adding text info to the pictures...works for me !!!
Also, this will be my first use of one the glass airlocks I recently acquired. Anxious to see it bubbling away.
Stay tuned for day 14 progressEdited by: Waldo