There is the strong possibility that my job is going to put me on the road for about 6 months in September. During that time, I will NOT be returning home. I'll know for sure next week about the job requirements. I have someone that can keep a close eye on the airlocks, but to expect them to rerack wine is asking too much.
All my wines are in various secondaries, most less than two months old. Today, I re-racked my pear to get it off the gross lees.
I'm considering racking the wine into fresh carboys about every four weeks until I have to depart. Then, either bottle early or just leave it in the carboys until I return.
If I leave it in the carboys, I can f-pac and backsweeten when I return, I guess.
Thoughts? Suggestions?
All my wines are in various secondaries, most less than two months old. Today, I re-racked my pear to get it off the gross lees.
I'm considering racking the wine into fresh carboys about every four weeks until I have to depart. Then, either bottle early or just leave it in the carboys until I return.
If I leave it in the carboys, I can f-pac and backsweeten when I return, I guess.
Thoughts? Suggestions?