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No skins in the Enigma kit.

I recently bottled my WineXpert Reserve "Enigma" and it turned out great. I used RC-212 yeast instead of the EC1118 that was included in the kit and aged it in the carboy for 12 months. I didn't use any clarifiers, letting time do the clearing. Turned out to be the best I've ever made. I'd say...

Well, I promised to follow up with my "Enigma" experiment so here goes: Short description is it is a success. The wife says it's now her favorite. I started the Winexpert Reserve kit on 6/17/23 I used RC212 yeast instead of the EC1118 that was in the kit Racked to carboy and added Kmeta 7/1/23...

Thank you all for your responses. I think I have a better understanding of the kit wine making process. I'm pleased with the results on my Chardonnay. It's clear and enjoyable. I'm currently bulk aging "Enigma" and "FWK Pino Noir" without using any fining agents, so I'm giving them more time. I...

I'm the first to admit I may be overthinking this but I feel like I'm missing something I should know. My Chardonnay kit instructions says the wine should be aged 4-6 months. Got that. However, I don't have a clear understanding about when the clock starts. For example, I pitch the yeast on 7/1...

Update: The S.G. came in at .994 this morning so I racked it from the fermenter bucket to a carboy, added 1/4 tsp K-meta, stirred to degas and installed an airlock. I put the full carboy on a shelf and wrapped a towel around it.

Thank you all for your responses. Exactly what I was hoping for. I pitched the yeast on 6/17. S.G. was 1.090 On 6/21 I measured the S.G. at 1.010 I expect to rack into my carboy on 7/1 if the S.G. comes in at <.996 I will post my progress. Thanks guys! -Len edit: I forgot to mention that I'm...

I'm fairly new at wine making and have much to learn. I'm trying to get better at it by studying all the good postings on this forum. Much of it is still way over my head. :? I've recently read Winemaker81's postings about clearing red wines both with and without kieselsol or chitosan (K&C). He...