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Thanks for the tip. I hadn't heard it quite stressed this much. I suppose I could have inferred such by the drill attachment of the paddle though :p I definitely stirred well before pitching. There was nothing else added, but the SG came out correct today, so I suppose (hope) all is good...

The kit's instructions just say to "Cover the fermenter." I went ahead and put the airlock on, even though it didn't specify. I thought it wouldn't hurt. I inserted the airlock in the stopper before plugging the jug the second time around :) I guess I won't worry about the floating first...

@gonzo - ah ha...thanks for the info. I stuck with the directions and the SG read the correct 1.010 or less today. I suppose if I had stirred it, nothing would be different, then? That is, the conditioning made stirring unnecessary, but inconsequential if I did? (just for the sake of learning, I...

So for my first batch of wine making, I am starting with the Pinot Noir from the Vintners Reserve. I meant to post this last Sunday when I first started, but time kinda flies... I did have a question, but it kinda doesn't matter any more since it's now been a week and I am about ready to...

Just stopping in to say "hello." I've made beer before, and I am just now venturing in to wine making, Starting with a kit. As time goes on, I am sure I will have many questions. For now I look forward to learning a lot from here (I already have in the past several weeks) -Michael