Stovetop535
Well-Known Member
First wine kit and it is a Winexpert Vinters Reserve Coastal White. My question is about the timeline the directions give. The directions state a 5-7 day primary (with the condition of the wine reaching 1.010 or less) then rack to secondary and leave for 10 days after which gravity should read .996 or less. At this point it says to stabilize and clear, let it sit for 14 days and then bottle (as long as it is clear).
I started this kit on 4/22 and forgot about it until this weekend. Tomorrow will be 21 days in the primary. Should this change my timeline at all? I have not taken a gravity reading yet, but am planning on taking one tomorrow. I can tell you this, fermentation was extremely vigorous for the first week. I would be surprised if it is not done.
Are there any cons to leaving the wine in the primary longer than the directions state in terms of off flavors or the fining/stabilizing process later on?
Thanks
Alex
I started this kit on 4/22 and forgot about it until this weekend. Tomorrow will be 21 days in the primary. Should this change my timeline at all? I have not taken a gravity reading yet, but am planning on taking one tomorrow. I can tell you this, fermentation was extremely vigorous for the first week. I would be surprised if it is not done.
Are there any cons to leaving the wine in the primary longer than the directions state in terms of off flavors or the fining/stabilizing process later on?
Thanks
Alex