First Wine

[DamnRedhead]

Hey all,
Long time homebrewer, first time winemaker here. I got a chardonnay kit and was reading through the directions - how closely do I need to be watching over this? I was hoping to start today, but then I'm leaving next Thursday for a week and a half. As long as I get down to 1.040 and add in the nutrient, can I let it sit in primary until I get back to put into secondary? I was planning on letting my primary be my plastic big mouth bubbler then a stainless conical for secondary. Thoughts appreciated!

 

[Henbrew]

I have a Malbec kit going right now, went from 1.101 when I first pitched and hit 1.040 after 6 days @66°F.

I did a Chardonnay kit a year ago, went from 1.093 to 1.040 after 11 days @55°F.

Should be no issues leaving it in primary until you get back.