Wine Kit Advice Please

[Jo67]

Hi we bought a Beaverdale white wine kit. It was all going well but I should have read the instructions as well. My OH said we had to Kieselsol first so we did. Then he realised he'd missed a step and we were meant to add the stabiliser first and leave 3-4 days before adding the kieselsol. So he also then added the stabiliser at the same time. Is it done for or is it retrievable please???

 

[LED_ZEP]

Don't worry, no harm done. I add stabiliser at the same time as the finnings all the time. Some instructions even say to do this or at least to add the first part of two part finnings. As long as it's finished fermenting the finnings will do their job, if not it will just take longer to clear.

 

[Mr_S_Jerusalem]

Me too, although I usually use bentonite so there’s like a 15 minute gap lol but jah same time

 

[Jo67]

Hi thanks so much! We still have the chitosan to add but it said to leave the stabiliser 3-4 days and shake 3-4 times a day in that time. Should we still be shaking it so vigorously when the Kieselsol has already been added?

 

[LED_ZEP]

The shaking is to to get the CO2 out of the wine (degassing). It helps the wine to clear but it would do this on it's own given time.

 

[Jo67]

Thanks @LED_ZEP PS why is your name my fave band and you are in my home county????

 

[LED_ZEP]

Because my fave band is the is the same as your fave band and I live in god's own country.

 

[Jo67]

Unfortunately not living in GOC atm but visit as much as possible and aim to retire right back there :-)