WinExpert - Stabilize and Stabilize again?

[modofodo]

Excuse me if I am being a bit slow here, but I have read and re-read the instructions that came with my WinExpert Luna Rossa kit and am a little confuddled.

Section 3, step 1 tells me to mix up the supplied sachet of metabisulphite and sorbate add to the wine etc....

Then

Section 4, step 1 ends with a bold note about the low levels of sulphite in the kit compared to commercial wines and that I should add another 1.5g of mbs in 250ml water

If I am reading this correctly this does mean in addition to the mbs supplied with the kit? I am pretty sure it does, but don't want to risk messing my first premium kit up! I do want to store this wine longer than 6 months.

Thanks.

[lockwood1956]

You are not stabilising again,



you are upping the dose of sulphite to protect against spoilage attack....this only applies if you are ageing the wine more than 6 months, and the amount to add is 1/4 tsp metabisulphite for 5 UK gallons

NOTE: Winexpert kits contain very low levels of sulphite compared to commercial wine. If you want to age your wine more than 6 months, you must add extra metabisulphite

[Rich]

Yes, it's a tiny amount, in addition to what you've already added. Only if you are going to age them for a good time.

[modofodo]

Thanks guys, that confirms I did read it correctly.

I am not even at that stage yet, just want to be sure! I do want to keep the bottles for a fair while (I won't get through all 30 bottles within 6 months, probably more like 12 - 24).

[lockwood1956]

If you really want to enjoy the wine at its best...................dont drink ANY of it till its 1st birthday

[Rich]

Is this the Luna Rosa kit? you really want to leave this sort of premium wine for at least 12 months, maybe more. I know that can't always be done, but it really does make a difference.

[Rich]

Blimey Bob.. You're making it look like I'm stalking you.

[modofodo]

Yup I will have no problem leaving it, there is plenty of early drinking stuff in stock and the rate I am making wine there won't be any shortages.

It is the Luna Rossa.

cheers!