Finings problem

[robwrx]

Started a Kenridge Ltd Edition Shiraz Viognier at the beginning of last month and followed instructions to the letter other than degassing. I vacuum rack which is usually sufficient to degass the wine prior to adding the finings which is what I did with this kit.

Tonight I vacuum racked off the finings/sediment and noticed two things, lots of foam and very little sediment.

I assume that the co2 still in the wine has stopped the finings doing their job properly and so my questions are,

1 will the finings still work or can I leave the wine to clear naturally?

2 is it ok to leave the finings and sediment in for an extended amount of time until the wine does fall clear?

Rob

[lockwood1956]

its only the fine sediment and not the initial lumpy stuff, so you are ok, I would let it sit a few days and see what happens rob.

You didn't say buit im assuming the wine hasn't cleared?

(silly question, but asked for clarification......pun intended)

regards
bob

[robwrx]

To clarify the clarification situation, no it hasn't cleared.

My only concern was that the kit finings will often produce anything from .5 litre to 1 litre of sludge which is still in suspension and could produce off flavours if left for long enough?

Thanks

Rob

[robwrx]

Yay!! It is finally clear. It has taken about a month but it has dropped clear. Note to self, next time degass properly!