OK, my kits have been sitting for 21 days after stirring & adding the clarifyers. I plan on racking them tomorrow. If you look at the attached picture, there is about 1" of sediment sitting at the bottom of the carboy. I asume this is normal, since the clarifiers attached themselves to the solids, and sank to the bottom of the barrel.
My question is, how carefull do I have to be in not sucking up any of that sludge at the bottom? Should I leave maybe 1/4" of good dark wine on top of the sludge layer, to ensure not getting any of it? should I not be that carefull?
Once again, it looks like I will be adding about 1-1/2 bottles to top up. Last time I racked it was 4-1/2 bottles. I want to make sure I am doing this right, but I don't want to waste any of the good stuff.
Any advice you can give would be appreciated.
My question is, how carefull do I have to be in not sucking up any of that sludge at the bottom? Should I leave maybe 1/4" of good dark wine on top of the sludge layer, to ensure not getting any of it? should I not be that carefull?
Once again, it looks like I will be adding about 1-1/2 bottles to top up. Last time I racked it was 4-1/2 bottles. I want to make sure I am doing this right, but I don't want to waste any of the good stuff.
Any advice you can give would be appreciated.