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Will do. Thanks!

Thanks! I did degas when I stabilized, and I have the AIO wine pump (vacuum) and used that each time I racked the wine

Thanks! Just curious— what filtration system do you use?

I currently have 6 FWK kits bulk aging now (all - FedEx is bringing 2 more today). I started a Forte Bordeaux on 1-27-22 and a Forte Cabernet on 4-16-22. Both of these have been bulk aging since stabilization and are cloudy (I racked them 3 times over the course of the year)... I followed the...

Agree - I usually stir it in and wait 24 hours before a retest.

Good info! I have never tested pH when starting fermentation. How much does the pH typically change from fermentation to stabilization to bulk aging?

Thanks everyone for the confirmation on pH. I think my 10% sulfite solution may not be mixed correctly... From now on I will only use KMS. I added 1/8 tsp and will test it tomorrow.

Very helpful! Thanks!

Good to hear this. Thank you!

Thanks for your reply! I use a Vinmetrica SC100. With my SC100 the free SO2 measurements have always tracked with about what I expected. I looked back at my notes on this wine and realized that I only added 1/8 tsp of Pot Met vs. the 1/4 tsp called for in the FWK instructions (if the wine is...

Thanks for your reply! My reds have always ended up in the pH range of 3.3 - 3.4. As I understand it - 3.67 is okay - but on the higher end. So I won't worry about tinkering with the pH level. I do need to increase the free S02 to provide the right protection for that pH level -- and I am...

I started a FWK Bordeaux In Jan 2022. I have made dozens of wine kits over the last 5 years and I carefully followed the FWK instructions - I did add 1/8 tsp PotMet after initial fermentation was finished. Initial SG was 1.104 ended at .994. I did not test the PH when I started the kit (do...

After sanitizing with Star San - do you rinse before bottling? I have been using Star San for about 5 years - but always do a quick rinse with hot water before filling the bottles. I am concerned that Star San might impact the taste and the foam drives me crazy...

I just got a Buon Vino Mini Jet. I have not tried it yet and I need to buy filters for it. Would you be able to provide recommendations on where to buy filters (best price / quality) - and which filters you recommend for reds, whites, etc. (I just finished a batch of Dragons Blood and want to...

I had similar SG readings with a FW Cabernet kit I started a couple of weeks ago. Initial SG was 1.118 after adding extra water (at least 1.5 L above 23) and a lot of stirring. I should have checked the SG again after letting it sit for 24 hours. The primary ferment went fine and I ended up...

Are you aware of any other vendors for good consistent filter pads?

I just purchased a Buon Vino Mini Jet wine filter pump - and, based on this thread, I’m afraid to use it. Has the soapy taste problem been resolved? Can anyone recommend a “sure fire” place to order good filters? Or a “sure fire” cleaning process to avoid the soapy taste problem? I assume people...

I also have argon, but when I use it I have no idea when/if the headspace has enough argon to do the job. The lit match method apparently doesn’t work - and I’m always afraid of dropping ash or burned match fragments into the wine. Does anyone have any good ideas on knowing when enough is...