Good Evening All,
I did some searching, but have not found something that helps me specifically. I have cleared and stabilized a batch of raspberry wine, but it smells and tastes very bitter. At one point after racking, it smelled like sulphur, but I was able to get rid of that smell with some additional potassium metabisulfite. The wine is quite clear and the final SG is 0.995. I have purchased some wine conditioner, but I have not yet added it. I am concerned about maintaining the fruit taste and not just making it sweet.
I guess my question is, have I completely ruined this, or should I wait a bit long and then add the conditioner? Is there a fruit back sweetener I should use? Thanks a lot
I did some searching, but have not found something that helps me specifically. I have cleared and stabilized a batch of raspberry wine, but it smells and tastes very bitter. At one point after racking, it smelled like sulphur, but I was able to get rid of that smell with some additional potassium metabisulfite. The wine is quite clear and the final SG is 0.995. I have purchased some wine conditioner, but I have not yet added it. I am concerned about maintaining the fruit taste and not just making it sweet.
I guess my question is, have I completely ruined this, or should I wait a bit long and then add the conditioner? Is there a fruit back sweetener I should use? Thanks a lot
