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I just started my second batch of pinot noir using a European Select wine kit. I got an initial reading of 1.074. My instructions say it should be between 1.080 and 1.095. Is there anything I need to do or worry about?

How do I know when my wine is degassed and ready for the fining agent to be added? The instructions that came with my kit say it should be degassed by now but ive noticed (espcially when I stir it) that there is still just a little bit of action in the airlock. Is it safe to add the fining...

Due to inadequate planning on my part, i will soon have 5 gallons of wine that i have to rack and my only other carboy is 6 gallons. Will the extra air inside create any problems? I've read some stuff about topping off with a similar, already finished wine. Is this going to be nessicary for me?

As I said in another thread, i've currently got my first batch underway and the kit I bought didn't come with any filtering equipment. I'm using a concentrate that I started a little over a week ago. What do I need? Whats the best technique I should use?

Im a first-time brewer and I got a starter kit along with a concentrated mix of Pinot Noir to try out. I started my process last saturday and it is almost time to transfer to my carboy from my primary fermenter. The next step tells me to rack it to another carboy and I only have one. Should I...