RJ Spagnols Thin white ring in bulk ferment

[Dantheman]

Hey I have a few reds in bulk and the other day I noticed my Amarone had a thin white milky ring on the very top (I attached photos)
is this something to be concerned about? I haven’t opened it since being transferred to bulk and has a good seal on the bung

 

[Xlev]

CO2 bubbles?

 

[Bmd2k1]

CO2 bubbles?

Was thinking C02 as well....

 

[bearpaw8491]

That would be my guess.

 

[Dantheman]

I don’t think it’s co2, if I give the carboy alittle swirl it turns milky and blends into the wine, and re forms a few hours later

 

[Brant]

How long has it been bulk aging without being opened?

At 3 months from the last time you racked, I would open, smell and sample/taste. If it seems fine, don't worry about it.

 

[Dantheman]

It’s been 2 months since being opened

 

[Brant]

There might have been some sort of substance/residue that was in the carboy or was carried over when you last racked. As long as it doesn't smell/taste funky, I wouldn't worry.

If you're super concerned, pull it out with a syringe, discard and top back up. I would take that opportunity to sample the wine (rack if that's what you had planned to do next month) and probably add a level 1/4 tsp dose of kmeta (assuming this is 6 gals).

 

[wineview]

Hey I have a few reds in bulk and the other day I noticed my Amarone had a thin white milky ring on the very top (I attached photos)
is this something to be concerned about? I haven’t opened it since being transferred to bulk and has a good seal on the bung
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On another subject. That carry handle you have on the carboy has been known to snap the neck. I never use them. Too much weight. You are better off using a milk case or building a crate of some sort for your carboys. Others may disagree.

 

[vinny]

On another subject. That carry handle you have on the carboy has been known to snap the neck. I never use them. Too much weight. You are better off using a milk case or building a crate of some sort for your carboys. Others may disagree.

I have some, but never use them to lift a full carboy. I think it is certainly worth noting. Others here have referred to them as the devil!

 

[wineview]

I agree with their assessment