RJ Spagnols stabilizing & clearing

[mlek009]

Hi, I am brand new at wine making and got into the hobby because I love wine - of course! I am using a Grand Cru vino del vida wine kit for pinot grigio. I made my transfer from primary bucket to carboy Sunday and followed kit instructions to add the sulphite and potassium sorbate. I degassed and then added the kieselsol and chitosan; degassed wine again. I've watched the video and have read quite a bit on this forum. The video indicates another 2 week wait after stabilizing, racking wine againand THEN adding the clearing ingredients. Did I add the clearing agents too soon? There was no mention in my instructions to do that. Thanks for any advice.

 

[Runningwolf]

I am not familier with that kit but most kits have you adding the clearing agents right after stabilizing just like you did.



By the way welcome to the forum. and keep us posted on how you make out.

 

[v1rotate]

Welcome to the forum, Melissa. You will find a wealth of information and lessons learned here.

It sounds like you followed the kit instructions exactly. Nothing to worry about. Waiting 2 weeks before adding the clearing agents sounds like just a technique to me. I almost always add them at the stabilize step. Whatever the instructions call for is appropriate and well thought out.

 

[cpfan]

Melissa, you did just fine. Where did you see the video, and what kit (or wine) were they making?


BTW, "Grand Cru Vino del Vida" is two different brands from one manufacturer. Both brands use the same instructions so both names are on the instruction sheet. The boxes give the proper brand name.


Steve

 

[ibglowin]

Welcome to the madness....

For some of us at least!

 

[mlek009]

Thanks guys for the feedback and I'm excited about being a part of this group. I will keep you posted on how this first batch turns out.