.0993

[kahaas56]

my wine kit instructions are to have wine(winexpert cabernet sauvignon) in secondary for 10 days and hydrometer should read 0.996 or less. I'm in the 6th day and my sg is .0993. can I move to the degassing stage, stabilizing and clearing stage now? just looking for some advice on this move before starting.. wine temp is 72.5 F.

Thanks

 

[Boatboy24]

You want that SG stable for a few days first.

 

[kahaas56]

ok I'm understanding wait a few days if sg is still dropping then wait a few more days. Can the sg go to low or will it finally maintain?

 

[TonyP]

ok I'm understanding wait a few days if sg is still dropping then wait a few more days. Can the sg go to low or will it finally maintain?

Eventually fermentation will stop when sugar gets too low or alcohol gets too high for the yeast to continue. They know when that is, so you needn't be concerned. You don't have long to wait. The minimum you're likely to achieve is 0.990, probably a little higher. You should have at least 2 (preferably 3) equal readings to make certain the yeast are finished.