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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...

Thank you so much! Is there any issue of adding too much if the kit already came with sulfites? It’s a Heritage Estates kit.

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...