I have a 16 liter kit in a primary fermenter and just received a 23 liter kit in a bucket/primary fermenter. I think I need to start this new batch in a day, so I will have two batches in two primary fermenters, but I only have one carboy.
I think I want to leave my first batch in the carboy for 2-3 months for aging purposes. Can I leave this second batch in the primary for that long before racking or do I need to buy a second carboy?
Also, this second batch came with just juice and yeast. It's a Cabernet/Merlot mix from Chile. Should I purchase some oak chips for this to refine and mellow?
So many questions and no wine to drink yet.
Mayo
I think I want to leave my first batch in the carboy for 2-3 months for aging purposes. Can I leave this second batch in the primary for that long before racking or do I need to buy a second carboy?
Also, this second batch came with just juice and yeast. It's a Cabernet/Merlot mix from Chile. Should I purchase some oak chips for this to refine and mellow?
So many questions and no wine to drink yet.
Mayo