Sparkolloid

[Ohiyo]

The Grape & Grainery store site says you need to filter after using Sparkolloid.

Is this true and why would that be if you rack off the stuff(can"t spell sediment) on the bottom and leave it behind?

YO

 

[Tom]

I would rack it off the sediment. You need clear wine to filter (polish) it.

 

[djrockinsteve]

After 6 weeks for clearing using sparkolloid, I rack off the wine that is really clear. After it ages 6-12 months some acid drops out and it's clear as can be.

No need to filter if you allow the wine to age.

 

[wvbrewer]

Filtering after racking off the sediment will allow you to bottle sooner.

 

[Ohiyo]

Thanks, I didn't think they would put any thing unhealthy in the product.

 

[djrockinsteve]

If you have the patience you should allow your wine to age before bottling. This way the remaining yeasts (if any) will die off of atrition, your wine will taste better, tartaric acid may/will fall out and your creation will aspire to something you will really appreciate.

If you do decide to bottle soon, hide a bottle away for a year and taste the difference.

Sparkolloid is basically dynamaceous earth, clay. Nothing harmful.