Raisins in a Pino Grigio

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I’m posting my question in this thread because the kit thread doesn’t seem to get much attention. Bought a cheap Pinot Grigio kit knowing I wanted to tweak. I’m going to add 16 ounces of golden raisins and some Thompson grape stems. My question; should I add kmeta to the primary because of the additions and what bacteria they may carry? Specifically the stems.
 
I’m posting my question in this thread because the kit thread doesn’t seem to get much attention. Bought a cheap Pinot Grigio kit knowing I wanted to tweak. I’m going to add 16 ounces of golden raisins and some Thompson grape stems. My question; should I add kmeta to the primary because of the additions and what bacteria they may carry? Specifically the stems.
Absolutely. It won’t hurt the yeast you choose and will ward off unwanted bacteria from the stems/raisins.
 
It certainly wouldn't hurt to add the kmeta. I'm skeptical about the stems, I would think they'd add too much tannin to a white wine.
 
It certainly wouldn't hurt to add the kmeta. I'm skeptical about the stems, I would think they'd add too much tannin to a white wine.
You make a good point about the stems and I'm still on the fence. What's your opinion on 10g for 5 gallons? Or should I eliminate altogether.
 
I was looking for a date on the bag of this kit. This is all I found and can’t figure out exactly what they mean. Anyone?
 

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I always add the zest of 1 grapefruit, in the fermenter, to mine.
 
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