Missing airlock and bung

[kryptonitewine]

I have a WE Coastal Red bulk aging. It's already been stabilized,sorbated, cleared etc. I know everything was fine on Saturday but today I noticed the airlock was missing. My wines are kept under a shelf in the laundry room and something or someone must have knocked it off. Is there anything I should do? Is this wine now ready for the drain?

 

[Boatboy24]

Taste it. It could be just fine.

 

[JohnT]

I agree. Replace the bung, wait a couple of days, then taste it. It really all depends on the wine itself as much as the volume of wine that sat open.

 

[winemaker_3352]

I agree as well. If was topped up properly and had proper amounts of SO2 you should be fine given the short amount of time the airlock was off

 

[kryptonitewine]

Thanks. It is topped up ill keep checking it.


Fingers crossed.

 

[kryptonitewine]

Racked today and added some additional kmeta. Took a taste and I'm relieved to find no traces of oxidation. Wine tastes good for being so young. By Xmas this should be a great way to celebrate the holiday with my friends and family. Cheers!