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Update on Pinot Grigio I waited a couple more days to do the stabilizing/degassing and clarification last night after 10 days. The SG was down slightly to 0.988, so based on my initial reading of 1.090, it calculates to around 13.5% of alcohol. The degassing brought up a few bubbles...

I did a test last night and the SG was already down to 0.990. I will do another test today, but my feeling is it may be time to go to the next step (degassing and clarification/fining).

Just an update on my progress. I started the primary fermentation on 9/24 and recorded an SG of 1.090. The temperature was around 72 degrees. Within a day or two, it really started bubbling. I left it go for the full 7 days and checked the SG which was 0.998. That was a little lower...

That is why I chose the Pinot Grigio as well! I figure she might be more interested in it if its wine she can drink. I am more of a dark red person myself. I was thinking of doing another value kit from WE like the Spanish Tempranillo or the Sangiovese. I think it may be a good step up...

Thanks for the reply! I am hoping to start this tomorrow and would like to follow the instructions closely, but I may be traveling for the next week. By "fermenting dry", does that mean to an SG 1.000 or less? Will the must eventually stop fermenting if left in primary? Can it use up all...

Cool! What was the first kit you made and how did that turn out?

I am getting ready to start my first kit (WE World Pinot Grigio) and want to be sure that my travel schedule doesn't conflict with the process. The instructions say that the Primary Fermentation should take 5-7 days, or until the SG is 1.010 or less. Can the time before racking to the...

I am starting my first winexpert kit (white) and have a question about the water. We have well water that taste ok, but you can tell its from a well. We also have an RO system that we use for drinking and its great tasting water. I was told the yeast may not do as well in RO water though ...

Thanks to all! I was a little intimidated to start. With such an emphasis on sterilization, I was afraid I would mess up right off the bat. But after looking on the Internet and YouTube, I feel more confident. I do have a question on the type of water to use, but I will post it in the...

My name is Robert from Elburn, Illinois. I just bought all my equipment today and my first wine kit (Pinot Grigio from WE). I hope to learn and grow with help from this forum. But I am also lucky to have a good local brew shop that has been very helpful.