Kenridge showcase shiraz not clearing

[Big Pete]

Fermentred down to less than 1.000 and followed instructions as always to the letter.
Well I thought, once passed first rack left it, Had to do some DIY for her in doors, then like a fool racked again(huge mistake) now wine will not clear.
Thought I would ask her first(so much knowledge) should I just add an off the shelf fining?

cheers

[ukric]

Have you de-gassed it?

[Rich]

How long had the sg reading been the same?

'less than 1.000' i wouldn't consider that finished unless it had been the same for some time. 0.992 or so, and stable would be finished. If it's still trying to ferment then it won't clear.

Assuming it is stable, I'd make sure it's fully degassed, then add some kwik clear 2 parts fining agent.

If you aren't in a rush, you could just leave it and rack it every 3 or 4 months and it will drop clear of it's own accord.

[lockwood1956]

Fermentred down to less than 1.000 and followed instructions as always to the letter.

you had a beer that was 10 points out on the hydrometer too......


perhaps your wine (and beer) were finished and the fault is with your hydrometer, do you have more than one, and if the answer is no......have you calibrated this hydrometer?

see here for method

http://www.winesathome.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=885

regards
Bob

[rjb222]

I see we have the same idea. Great minds Lol