After bottling and treating my most recent batch with Campden tablets, I just took a look, and it seems like there is floating "gunk" I did not notice before. I essentially "re-degassed" my wine again when I mixed it in, so I wonder if it might just be extra sediment coming out now as a result...
Also, on a related note, they are now bottled but I noticed the air gap in the bottle is a bit more than what I have read says it should be (~1/4 to 1/2 inch). Would the presence of about an inch of space between the wine and the cork be too much? With the use of Campden tablets prior to...
I have a few questions regarding this, thanks!!! The wine is a Sauvignon Blanc from a juice kit.
How many should I add to the batch right before bottling this batch? It’s 23 litres/6 gallons. There are 80 tablets in the 50g package.
How long do I need to wait before it is safe to drink? I...
Hi, I am relatively new to winemaking and I think I might tend to be excessive when cleaning and sterilizing.
I realize that there is importance to get rid of the bleach mix, but how anal do I really need to be after sanitizing with sterilant (sodium metabisulfite)? How long should I let the...