Just wondering I have the directions below...Step 9 is there a way to speed this step up can I add potassium sorbate an use a clearing agent then? Or when could I use one??? I know the process I should be patient I am just looking at it because we do it with our kit wines why cant we do it with fruit wines...??? I Did step 8 tonight....
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<DIV align=center>Vintners Harvest Fruit Wine Making Bases
WINEMAKING PROCESS:
The following process is to be used in conjunction with the recipes that appear on each can of Vintner's Harvest products. The recipes may vary slightly with each product.
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<DIV align=center>Vintners Harvest Fruit Wine Making Bases
WINEMAKING PROCESS:
The following process is to be used in conjunction with the recipes that appear on each can of Vintner's Harvest products. The recipes may vary slightly with each product.
<LI>Sanitize all equipment and utensils with bisulphite solution.
(See note at end of directions for making a bisulphite solution).
<LI>Put straining bag in fermenter, add fruit and tie off bag. Except Apple and Elderberry that have no fruit pieces.
<LI>Add all ingredients as directed on can label, excluding those with an "*” which will be added later. Add solution of sodium bisulphite (not powder form) and stir well to make sure sugar is dissolved.
<LI>Cover with a damp cloth or fine mesh fabric and let sit over night to allow So2 to be released.
<LI>Sprinkle yeast on top of must. Temperature should be between 70-80° F.
<LI>Next day, gently stir top half of "must" mindful not to stir sediment at bottom. Repeat daily until specific gravity lowers to 1.040 (4 or 5 days).
<LI>When gravity reads 1.040, remove bag of fruit. Press and strain juice from pulp and discard pulp. Rack "must" into secondary vessel, top up with water to minimize air space. Attach fermentation lock.
<LI>Rack wine again (3 to 4 weeks) when gravity reads 1.010 to 1.000. Add 1 tsp. bisulphite solution per gallon of must.*
<LI>After wine is clear (2 or 3 months) stabilize with potassium sorbate to prevent renewed fermentation, sweeten to taste if too dry. Enhance flavor and aroma with natural fruit flavor at this time if desired. Bottle.
<LI>Wine can be consumed at this point but will benefit with aging of 6 months to one year. </LI>