My first kit

[Scientific hippie]

OK, the temperature in our basement has stabilized, and we're getting a new fridge soon, so I did my first kit, a 1 gal Winexpert pinot noir.

Lessons learned:

1. Bentonite is like concrete. If you do not add it while stirring, it makes a lump on the bottom of the jug and you have to shake it for over 30 minutes to get it to suspend. Have reading material/music on hand.

2. The cap on the juice bag is impossible to open. Cutting the corner off the bag with sterile scissors works just fine.

 

[DoctorCAD]

Use an immersion blender for bentonite. One cup of warm water and let the machine do the work.

For $3, you can get a bag decapper.

 

[Scientific hippie]

Use an immersion blender for bentonite. One cup of warm water and let the machine do the work.

For $3, you can get a bag decapper.

Sounds good. thanks!