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Thank you all for you helpful information!! There is so much out there that is contradicting and lacking practical details that leaves a newbie head spinning round.

Do you add the K-Meta with the final racking just before bottling? Is 3 month rule more important factor? Or is testing a must at this time. I don't want to over sulfide but definable don't want anything to spoil in the bottle. So would appreciate any advise.

I'm new to wine making and I read the article on sur lie action. I concerned about getting a rotten egg smell. Not sure I am ready for battonage. How viligent do I need to be about racking off the less? I have my first two batches aging in carboys and there is a fine sediment to the bottom...

This is a good article on this topic https://winemakermag.com/article/1013-creating-a-balanced-must

I was concerned about using a standard pump for that reason. I'm not a mechanical engineer so better for me to leave this to the experts. The AIO was designed for winemaking. There are other brands but they do not have all the accessories (able to filter and headspace removal) However, if...

I peel off what I can, soak overnight and the use an oyster shucker to get most of the label off and then use mineral spirits to get the glue residue off. (It is just the outside of the bottle) and then wash off the mineral spirits with oxiclean. It is really quite easy and takes only a few...

I used to make beer and racking the old fashion way was hard work. When I started wine making (years later) I purchase the all in one wine pump. https://www.allinonewinepump.com. It can be used to rack, degas, filter and headspace remover. It is easy, clean and not loud for a pump. Steve...

Good to know. Thanks

I'm new to kit wine making and there seems to be a lot of sales out there on kits. What I am wondering is are the kits on sale this time of year to get ready for the new season's kits? Is this a good time to stock up on kits or are there reasonable sales throughout the year?

Thanks. I will give that a try!

I have my second batch of Chardonnay in primary and added the grapefruit zest and it smells soooo much better than the previous batch. I really appreciate the advise. Thanks a bunch!!! I would like to try to add some pears (along with the grapefruit zest) to Pinot Grigio for my next batch...

Thanks. Unfortunately, I am past the secondary when I came to this site. I definitely will try this on the next batch!!

I'm new to winemaking. My first wine kit (Wine expert CA Chardonnay) was stabilized July 11 and pretty much followed the instruction. I read in a thread that you have added grapefruit rind to give Chardonnay more tang. I think this might help because it has a strong apple scent. My question...