WineXpert Lodi ranch 11 cab

[silverbullet07]

Getting ready to start some Lodi ranch 11 cab and noticed the kit came with Bentonite. I’m thinking I do not need this for a Cab Sauvignon. Does others use it or skip the Bentonite?

 

[cmason1957]

For it wines and even some from grapes I add Bentonite during the fermentation. It helps to start the clearing process, I think and I haven't noticed any ill effects from it.

 

[Hazelemere]

Getting ready to start some Lodi ranch 11 cab and noticed the kit came with Bentonite. I’m thinking I do not need this for a Cab Sauvignon. Does others use it or skip the Bentonite?

you don't need bentonite in a red since tannin does the same job wrt clearing protein haze unless you are doing grape reds in which case add pectic enzyme. You don't need pectic enzyme for red wines made from grapes.