Thanks all. I appreciate the helpful responses. But I'm still concerned.
I was concerned about this kit from the beginning. First of all, although everything was present in the kit, it had obviously been opened. (No, I didn't get it from George. Lesson learned.) The plastic bag containing all the other small packets was open when I got it. Also, I've always had to use channel locks to get the cap off of the bag of juice in any kit I've made. But not this one. It came off easily by hand. Finally, the juice smelled oxidized when I poured it from the baginto the primary.
I've now made three CC grape pack kits, the Super tuscan, the Old Vines Zin, and now the Syrah. I didn't notice any oily spots floating on top or a milky residue with the first two kits. But then, I added the Super Kleer at stabilization, so that may be the difference. I store my carboys full of water, and give them a good rinse with K-meta solution and then clean water before use, so I'm fairly certain I didn't introduce anything into the wine that wasn't already there. But you never know. One last thought. The top of this carboy looks like it's coated with dust, but it's not. The "dust," which looks like a light sprinkling of white powder, is INSIDE the carboy. It looks like accumulations of tiny bubbles. And then there's that ring of fizzat the top of the winein the neck. Why would there be bubbles several days after I've stabilized?
Ido plan to rack it again today when I get off work. I'll rack onto another dose of K-meta, and add the Super Kleer this time.
Ken
