Thread for questions and discussion on new winemaker series

[Hippie]

I don't recommend picking up 3, 5, 6, gallon or larger carboys and shaking them, or attempting to do so.

Read the degassing tutorial for other methods.

[lockwood1956]

To be fair all i did was follow the instructions (Which have now been ammended) and i took the SG reading before adding any sugar of my own back because it didn't tell you too

I'll have Karl publicly flogged this evening

[lockwood1956]

should i be rinsing them after that or just storing them on the drainer till i fill them.

Like hippie says, just let them drain...

[brewbie]

I'll have Karl publicly flogged this evening

[Duffbeer]

I'll have Karl publicly flogged this evening

Bit harsh you guys

[meikle]

I have wine stableiser will this do instead of the sorbate & sulphite?

[lockwood1956]

hmmmm

now that depends.....what does it say on the label?

it could be a mix of sulphite and sorbate, but not sure, stuff gets sold with all sorts of claims.....

tell us what the directions for use says....

[Duffbeer]

Hmmm I agree, I do know that sorbate is often labeled as wine stopper or stabaliser, it would be best to know before progressing to save confusion. You sure don't want to add sorbate without sulphite.

[meikle]

Yes sorry it says sorbate 1/2 tsp per gallon.
cheers
col

[lockwood1956]

and of course add 1 cam tab (per gallon) at the same time

[meikle]

Tanks for your help i'll let you know how it turns out.
cheers
Col

[meikle]

Reasurance required

Hi,
Just about to rack my wine but just want to check i'm going the right way.

Rack to clean DJ
Degass
Add wine stableiser
Add camden tab
Wait 24 hrs then back sweeten with sweetner
Add kwick clear finings

Is this OK? if so do I bottle when clear?

Sorry to pester but I want to be able drink this when done.

Thanks
Colin

[StockeyDAW]

[QUOTE=meikle;28065]Hi,
Just about to rack my wine but just want to check i'm going the right way.

Rack to clean DJ I am not sure if you have a one gallon batch going or 5 gallon batch? if one gallon yes you can rack to clean DJ and then shake vigoursly until all the foam has gone or if you have a 5 gallon batch I like to rack it back into a sanitized and clean primary fermenter with a large opening at the top, you can then degas with a high speed drill and mixer attachment-- the gas is much more freely dispersed that way. If you have a vacuum system and for methods to degas see the degas section in this forum, it is excellent with detailed instruction.

Add wine stabiliser you can add the sorbate now or wait till you sweeten to your taste -

Add Camden tab yes add the campden crushed tablet

Wait 24 hrs then back sweeten with sweetener -- NO! wait till the wine clears approximately 3 weeks then rack to another sanitized-cleaned DJ

Now it is up to you - age for as long as you can - the longer you can age 6 months or more the better the wine will be. Wines you purchase in the store are at least one year old and probably 2 years. After the ageing period you can sweeten to your taste sorbate and bottle.

Add kwick clear fining's yes you can add the fining's - follow the directions on the package ---you will have to store the wine in a cool, dark location for approx 3 weeks while the young wine clears

Is this OK? if so do I bottle when clear? I always rack to a clean sanitized dj after the clearing period. Any wine requires an period of time to age - many are at least 1 year or longer old before they are drinkable. Wait as long as you can you will enjoy your wine that much more.



Hope this helps Cheers Daw

[meikle]

Hi Daw,
thanks for taking the time to help,
Do I add the kwick clear after the camden tab or do I wait 24hrs to add the kwick clear.
Thanks
Colin

[StockeyDAW]

[QUOTE=meikle;28103]Hi Daw,
thanks for taking the time to help,
Do I add the kwick clear after the camden tab or do I wait 24hrs to add the kwick clear.


Yes the fining is added after the sulphite and degas. Stiring is necessary. Cheers Daw