Or at least, I think I have.
New to wine making. Started off with a red kit, a montepulciano. It's a 4 week kit, and I followed the instructions pretty closely. However, they were not idiot-proof, as I am now stuck one week after the clarification process. I have a couple issues:
1) Wine is not clear. There is some sediment at the bottom of my carboy, but when I steal a little wine and put it in a glass, it's cloudy.
2) Wine tastes dreadful. It smells ok, and smells like wine, but the taste is very sour and almost fizzy. I have tried to degas and I haven't seen any bubbles upon stirring.
So, now I'm wondering if it's worth trying to save. The kit was only $40, and I'd be sad but ok to toss it if it's a lost cause. But if I can fix it with the cunning use of campden tablets, backsweetening, temperature, or even just some good old-fashioned patience, I would really appreciate any advice!
New to wine making. Started off with a red kit, a montepulciano. It's a 4 week kit, and I followed the instructions pretty closely. However, they were not idiot-proof, as I am now stuck one week after the clarification process. I have a couple issues:
1) Wine is not clear. There is some sediment at the bottom of my carboy, but when I steal a little wine and put it in a glass, it's cloudy.
2) Wine tastes dreadful. It smells ok, and smells like wine, but the taste is very sour and almost fizzy. I have tried to degas and I haven't seen any bubbles upon stirring.
So, now I'm wondering if it's worth trying to save. The kit was only $40, and I'd be sad but ok to toss it if it's a lost cause. But if I can fix it with the cunning use of campden tablets, backsweetening, temperature, or even just some good old-fashioned patience, I would really appreciate any advice!