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Ahhh.... sometimes a 2nd set of eyes is a good thing. I did read it as saying it would take at least 14 days, but I think you are correct. Thanks for the clarification.

Thank you cmason. That leads to another question. You say it's not in the best interest to let it sit for a couple more days. Is that due to a concern of O2?

Quick question for you fine folks.... I began the Pinot Noir Wine Kit on 1/18. Starting SG was 1.076. Per the instructions it should take at least 14 days to get to a SG of <0.996. Today (day 7), the SG is 0.994. That seems like a BIG difference from what the instructions say. I think I am...

Thank you Rembee. I would agree 100% with rinsing everything out after you use it. I imagine it would be a pain in the *** to try to scrub off dried lees and I don't want to find out. I will gladly spend 5 minutes rinsing everything after use.

Do you agree that citric acid should be added?

What are your thoughts on using Na Meta for sanitizing? I've read quite a bit about Kmeta and the need to add citric acid. I didn't find anything on Na Meta and the directions that came with it said nothing about it. Directions just said to use 2 oz/gal of H20 for sanitizing. Thanks!

Ha! Are any of us?

Thank you everyone. I love that there are so many techniques, methods and opinions on how to do things. It shows me that there is no "right way". Maybe it is an art? Anyway.... I will just give it some time. I turned down the temp, gave it a good stir and continue to do so daily and see...

And it is more like rotten eggs

I wish I knew the chemistry behind what you guys are talking about. I was a chemistry major and biology minor, but that was 25 years ago. I forgot more than I knew :)

Thanks..... I gave it a good stir. If that does the trick, how long before it might dissapate?

Thank you.. Much appreciated

Thanks Dawg, knew I could count on you :) but being a noob, what does that mean? And should I just leave it?

OK.... another situation. Man, I thought I got this process right after the couple of mistakes I made on my first batch. I started a WE Pinot Noir on Monday (1/18). Everything has been going great! Last night my son came over and wanted to see my setup. Everything seemed great. This...

This is about right :)

Rembee..... Do you use your finger to point? I think that's what Dawg means 👉😄

The instructions said to rack into carboy between an SG of 1.01 - 1.02

HandyT.... When I started this thread, I hadn't racked yet. I racked it yesterday and it was at 1.018

I am new to this, but I have read to rack between 1.01 - 1.02. Then rack again when fermentation is complete (around 0.998). I think the 2nd racking is so you don't get sediment in your bottles. Oh, and the kit instructions said to

Thanks Dawg... I always wondered how to use those gosh darn links ;) Just messin' with ya'. I will definitely check it out. Thanks